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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,462.83, 51,687.63 and 12,276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,462.83, 51,687.63 and 12,276.12 is: 18,411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,462.83 : 51,687.63 = 12,276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,462.83/51,687.63 = 12,276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,462.83x = 51,687.63 × 12,276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,462.83x = 634,523,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,523,548.40/34,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,411.82

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