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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,254.12, 51,388.08 and 12,083.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,254.12, 51,388.08 and 12,083.22 is: 18,127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,254.12 : 51,388.08 = 12,083.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,254.12/51,388.08 = 12,083.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,254.12x = 51,388.08 × 12,083.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,254.12x = 620,933,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,933,476.02/34,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,127.26

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