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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,228.54, 51,367.47 and 12,060.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,228.54, 51,367.47 and 12,060.55 is: 18,099.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,228.54 : 51,367.47 = 12,060.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,228.54/51,367.47 = 12,060.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,228.54x = 51,367.47 × 12,060.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,228.54x = 619,519,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,519,940.31/34,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.51

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