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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,465.36, 51,669.78 and 12,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,465.36, 51,669.78 and 12,266.09 is: 18,389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,465.36 : 51,669.78 = 12,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,465.36/51,669.78 = 12,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,465.36x = 51,669.78 × 12,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,465.36x = 633,786,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,786,171.76/34,465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.08

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