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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,227.98, 51,341.56 and 12,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,227.98, 51,341.56 and 12,041.27 is: 18,061.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,227.98 : 51,341.56 = 12,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,227.98/51,341.56 = 12,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,227.98x = 51,341.56 × 12,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,227.98x = 618,217,299.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,217,299.37/34,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.76

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