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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,265.72, 51,389.36 and 12,076.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,265.72, 51,389.36 and 12,076.22 is: 18,111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,265.72 : 51,389.36 = 12,076.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,265.72/51,389.36 = 12,076.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,265.72x = 51,389.36 × 12,076.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,265.72x = 620,589,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,589,217.02/34,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.08

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