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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,256.79, 51,385.46 and 12,065.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,256.79, 51,385.46 and 12,065.09 is: 18,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,256.79 : 51,385.46 = 12,065.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,256.79/51,385.46 = 12,065.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,256.79x = 51,385.46 × 12,065.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,256.79x = 619,969,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,969,882.34/34,256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.72

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