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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,264.74, 51,401.22 and 12,073.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,264.74, 51,401.22 and 12,073.53 is: 18,111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,264.74 : 51,401.22 = 12,073.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,264.74/51,401.22 = 12,073.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,264.74x = 51,401.22 × 12,073.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,264.74x = 620,594,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,594,171.71/34,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.74

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