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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,281.79, 51,445.65 and 12,095.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,281.79, 51,445.65 and 12,095.29 is: 18,151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,281.79 : 51,445.65 = 12,095.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,281.79/51,445.65 = 12,095.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,281.79x = 51,445.65 × 12,095.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,281.79x = 622,250,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,250,055.99/34,281.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,151.04

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