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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,359.96, 51,530.46 and 12,170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,359.96, 51,530.46 and 12,170.46 is: 18,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,359.96 : 51,530.46 = 12,170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,359.96/51,530.46 = 12,170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,359.96x = 51,530.46 × 12,170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,359.96x = 627,149,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,149,402.21/34,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,252.33

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