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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,281.90, 51,430.59 and 12,095.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,281.90, 51,430.59 and 12,095.51 is: 18,145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,281.90 : 51,430.59 = 12,095.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,281.90/51,430.59 = 12,095.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,281.90x = 51,430.59 × 12,095.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,281.90x = 622,078,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,078,958.50/34,281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.99

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