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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,263.74, 51,399.72 and 12,072.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,263.74, 51,399.72 and 12,072.53 is: 18,110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,263.74 : 51,399.72 = 12,072.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,263.74/51,399.72 = 12,072.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,263.74x = 51,399.72 × 12,072.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,263.74x = 620,524,404.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,524,404.69/34,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,110.24

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