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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,284.36, 51,430.68 and 12,093.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,284.36, 51,430.68 and 12,093.21 is: 18,141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,284.36 : 51,430.68 = 12,093.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,284.36/51,430.68 = 12,093.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,284.36x = 51,430.68 × 12,093.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,284.36x = 621,962,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,962,013.68/34,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.28

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