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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,325.69, 51,485.45 and 12,137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,325.69, 51,485.45 and 12,137.97 is: 18,205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,325.69 : 51,485.45 = 12,137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,325.69/51,485.45 = 12,137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,325.69x = 51,485.45 × 12,137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,325.69x = 624,928,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,928,786.85/34,325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,205.86

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