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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,479.16, 51,718.98 and 12,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,479.16, 51,718.98 and 12,293.44 is: 18,440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,479.16 : 51,718.98 = 12,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,479.16/51,718.98 = 12,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,479.16x = 51,718.98 × 12,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,479.16x = 635,804,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,804,177.49/34,479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.25

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