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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,256.85, 51,391.62 and 12,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,256.85, 51,391.62 and 12,084.32 is: 18,128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,256.85 : 51,391.62 = 12,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,256.85/51,391.62 = 12,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,256.85x = 51,391.62 × 12,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,256.85x = 621,032,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,032,524.44/34,256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,128.71

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