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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,259.67, 51,387.73 and 12,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,259.67, 51,387.73 and 12,073.20 is: 18,109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,259.67 : 51,387.73 = 12,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,259.67/51,387.73 = 12,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,259.67x = 51,387.73 × 12,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,259.67x = 620,414,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,414,341.84/34,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.17

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