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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,507.06, 51,747.86 and 12,314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,507.06, 51,747.86 and 12,314.50 is: 18,467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,507.06 : 51,747.86 = 12,314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,507.06/51,747.86 = 12,314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,507.06x = 51,747.86 × 12,314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,507.06x = 637,249,021.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,249,021.97/34,507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.21

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