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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,381.98, 51,555.96 and 12,192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,381.98, 51,555.96 and 12,192.03 is: 18,282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,381.98 : 51,555.96 = 12,192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,381.98/51,555.96 = 12,192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,381.98x = 51,555.96 × 12,192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,381.98x = 628,571,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,571,811.00/34,381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.01

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