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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,289.46, 51,441.97 and 12,103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,289.46, 51,441.97 and 12,103.01 is: 18,157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,289.46 : 51,441.97 = 12,103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,289.46/51,441.97 = 12,103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,289.46x = 51,441.97 × 12,103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,289.46x = 622,602,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,602,677.33/34,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,157.26

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