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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,259.59, 51,389.95 and 12,073.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,259.59, 51,389.95 and 12,073.23 is: 18,110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,259.59 : 51,389.95 = 12,073.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,259.59/51,389.95 = 12,073.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,259.59x = 51,389.95 × 12,073.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,259.59x = 620,442,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,442,686.04/34,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,110.05

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