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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266.34, 51,405.59 and 12,092.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266.34, 51,405.59 and 12,092.59 is: 18,141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266.34 : 51,405.59 = 12,092.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266.34/51,405.59 = 12,092.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266.34x = 51,405.59 × 12,092.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266.34x = 621,626,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,626,723.58/34,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.03

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