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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,363.11, 51,550.26 and 12,171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,363.11, 51,550.26 and 12,171.67 is: 18,259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,363.11 : 51,550.26 = 12,171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,363.11/51,550.26 = 12,171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,363.11x = 51,550.26 × 12,171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,363.11x = 627,452,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,452,753.13/34,363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.49

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