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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,475.12, 51,717.54 and 12,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,475.12, 51,717.54 and 12,283.74 is: 18,427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,475.12 : 51,717.54 = 12,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,475.12/51,717.54 = 12,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,475.12x = 51,717.54 × 12,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,475.12x = 635,284,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,284,814.80/34,475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,427.34

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