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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,241.64, 51,377.31 and 12,070.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,241.64, 51,377.31 and 12,070.86 is: 18,111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,241.64 : 51,377.31 = 12,070.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,241.64/51,377.31 = 12,070.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,241.64x = 51,377.31 × 12,070.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,241.64x = 620,168,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,168,316.19/34,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.52

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