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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,218.24, 51,317.28 and 12,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,218.24, 51,317.28 and 12,027.48 is: 18,037.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,218.24 : 51,317.28 = 12,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,218.24/51,317.28 = 12,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,218.24x = 51,317.28 × 12,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,218.24x = 617,217,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,217,558.85/34,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,037.68

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