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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,265.24, 51,399.36 and 11,791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,265.24, 51,399.36 and 11,791.40 is: 17,687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,265.24 : 51,399.36 = 11,791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,265.24/51,399.36 = 11,791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,265.24x = 51,399.36 × 11,791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,265.24x = 606,070,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,070,413.50/34,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,687.62

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