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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,232.83, 51,349.34 and 12,034.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,232.83, 51,349.34 and 12,034.17 is: 18,051.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,232.83 : 51,349.34 = 12,034.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,232.83/51,349.34 = 12,034.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,232.83x = 51,349.34 × 12,034.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,232.83x = 617,946,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,946,717.03/34,232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,051.29

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