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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,232.76, 51,346.98 and 12,048.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,232.76, 51,346.98 and 12,048.12 is: 18,071.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,232.76 : 51,346.98 = 12,048.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,232.76/51,346.98 = 12,048.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,232.76x = 51,346.98 × 12,048.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,232.76x = 618,634,576.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,634,576.68/34,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,071.42

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