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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,224.82, 51,341.92 and 12,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,224.82, 51,341.92 and 12,033.12 is: 18,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,224.82 : 51,341.92 = 12,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,224.82/51,341.92 = 12,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,224.82x = 51,341.92 × 12,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,224.82x = 617,803,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,803,484.39/34,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,051.33

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