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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,637.89, 51,944.52 and 12,146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,637.89, 51,944.52 and 12,146.11 is: 18,214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,637.89 : 51,944.52 = 12,146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,637.89/51,944.52 = 12,146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,637.89x = 51,944.52 × 12,146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,637.89x = 630,923,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,923,853.82/34,637.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.85

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