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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,254.12, 51,371.88 and 12,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,254.12, 51,371.88 and 12,055.44 is: 18,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,254.12 : 51,371.88 = 12,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,254.12/51,371.88 = 12,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,254.12x = 51,371.88 × 12,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,254.12x = 619,310,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,310,617.03/34,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.89

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