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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,227.54, 51,365.97 and 12,059.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,227.54, 51,365.97 and 12,059.55 is: 18,098.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,227.54 : 51,365.97 = 12,059.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,227.54/51,365.97 = 12,059.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,227.54x = 51,365.97 × 12,059.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,227.54x = 619,450,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,450,483.51/34,227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.01

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