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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,227.16, 51,363.72 and 12,040.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,227.16, 51,363.72 and 12,040.65 is: 18,069.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,227.16 : 51,363.72 = 12,040.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,227.16/51,363.72 = 12,040.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,227.16x = 51,363.72 × 12,040.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,227.16x = 618,452,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,452,575.22/34,227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,069.06

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