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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,263.44, 51,398.68 and 12,934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,263.44, 51,398.68 and 12,934.12 is: 19,402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,263.44 : 51,398.68 = 12,934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,263.44/51,398.68 = 12,934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,263.44x = 51,398.68 × 12,934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,263.44x = 664,796,373.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,796,373.30/34,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.50

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