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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,360.61, 51,546.51 and 12,169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,360.61, 51,546.51 and 12,169.17 is: 18,255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,360.61 : 51,546.51 = 12,169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,360.61/51,546.51 = 12,169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,360.61x = 51,546.51 × 12,169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,360.61x = 627,278,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,278,243.10/34,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,255.74

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