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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,277.08, 51,383.58 and 12,078.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,277.08, 51,383.58 and 12,078.04 is: 18,105.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,277.08 : 51,383.58 = 12,078.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,277.08/51,383.58 = 12,078.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,277.08x = 51,383.58 × 12,078.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,277.08x = 620,612,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,612,934.58/34,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.77

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