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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,265.34, 51,404.09 and 12,091.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,265.34, 51,404.09 and 12,091.59 is: 18,139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,265.34 : 51,404.09 = 12,091.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,265.34/51,404.09 = 12,091.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,265.34x = 51,404.09 × 12,091.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,265.34x = 621,557,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,557,120.15/34,265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,139.53

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