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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266.42, 51,399.88 and 12,080.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266.42, 51,399.88 and 12,080.22 is: 18,120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266.42 : 51,399.88 = 12,080.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266.42/51,399.88 = 12,080.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266.42x = 51,399.88 × 12,080.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266.42x = 620,921,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,921,858.37/34,266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,120.42

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