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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,414.99, 51,591.90 and 12,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,414.99, 51,591.90 and 12,225.44 is: 18,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,414.99 : 51,591.90 = 12,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,414.99/51,591.90 = 12,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,414.99x = 51,591.90 × 12,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,414.99x = 630,733,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,733,677.94/34,414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.30

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