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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,254.24, 51,385.47 and 12,063.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,254.24, 51,385.47 and 12,063.03 is: 18,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,254.24 : 51,385.47 = 12,063.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,254.24/51,385.47 = 12,063.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,254.24x = 51,385.47 × 12,063.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,254.24x = 619,864,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,864,466.17/34,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,095.99

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