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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,406.87, 51,597.93 and 11,911.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,406.87, 51,597.93 and 11,911.45 is: 17,862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,406.87 : 51,597.93 = 11,911.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,406.87/51,597.93 = 11,911.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,406.87x = 51,597.93 × 11,911.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,406.87x = 614,605,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,605,845.75/34,406.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,862.88

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