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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,248.49, 51,376.88 and 12,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,248.49, 51,376.88 and 12,057.32 is: 18,087.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,248.49 : 51,376.88 = 12,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,248.49/51,376.88 = 12,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,248.49x = 51,376.88 × 12,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,248.49x = 619,467,482.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,467,482.76/34,248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,087.44

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