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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,259.23, 51,381.96 and 12,073.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,259.23, 51,381.96 and 12,073.51 is: 18,107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,259.23 : 51,381.96 = 12,073.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,259.23/51,381.96 = 12,073.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,259.23x = 51,381.96 × 12,073.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,259.23x = 620,360,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,360,607.88/34,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,107.84

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