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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,228.98, 51,343.06 and 12,042.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,228.98, 51,343.06 and 12,042.27 is: 18,063.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,228.98 : 51,343.06 = 12,042.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,228.98/51,343.06 = 12,042.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,228.98x = 51,343.06 × 12,042.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,228.98x = 618,286,991.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,286,991.15/34,228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.26

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