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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,251.67, 51,375.73 and 12,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,251.67, 51,375.73 and 12,065.20 is: 18,097.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,251.67 : 51,375.73 = 12,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,251.67/51,375.73 = 12,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,251.67x = 51,375.73 × 12,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,251.67x = 619,858,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,858,457.60/34,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.17

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