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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,359.69, 51,522.66 and 12,169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,359.69, 51,522.66 and 12,169.89 is: 18,248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,359.69 : 51,522.66 = 12,169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,359.69/51,522.66 = 12,169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,359.69x = 51,522.66 × 12,169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,359.69x = 627,025,104.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,025,104.71/34,359.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,248.86

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