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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,652.28, 51,995.70 and 12,470.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,652.28, 51,995.70 and 12,470.62 is: 18,712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,652.28 : 51,995.70 = 12,470.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,652.28/51,995.70 = 12,470.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,652.28x = 51,995.70 × 12,470.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,652.28x = 648,418,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,418,616.33/34,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,712.15

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