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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,366.96, 51,558.63 and 12,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,366.96, 51,558.63 and 12,182.28 is: 18,276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,366.96 : 51,558.63 = 12,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,366.96/51,558.63 = 12,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,366.96x = 51,558.63 × 12,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,366.96x = 628,101,667.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,101,667.08/34,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,276.32

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