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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,470.15, 51,709.64 and 12,285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,470.15, 51,709.64 and 12,285.77 is: 18,430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,470.15 : 51,709.64 = 12,285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,470.15/51,709.64 = 12,285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,470.15x = 51,709.64 × 12,285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,470.15x = 635,292,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,292,423.85/34,470.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.22

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