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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,217.72, 51,329.46 and 12,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,217.72, 51,329.46 and 12,029.16 is: 18,044.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,217.72 : 51,329.46 = 12,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,217.72/51,329.46 = 12,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,217.72x = 51,329.46 × 12,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,217.72x = 617,450,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,450,287.05/34,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,044.75

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