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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,264.24, 51,397.86 and 11,790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,264.24, 51,397.86 and 11,790.40 is: 17,686.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,264.24 : 51,397.86 = 11,790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,264.24/51,397.86 = 11,790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,264.24x = 51,397.86 × 11,790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,264.24x = 606,001,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,001,328.54/34,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,686.12

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