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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,663.98, 52,001.73 and 12,168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,663.98, 52,001.73 and 12,168.83 is: 18,255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,663.98 : 52,001.73 = 12,168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,663.98/52,001.73 = 12,168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,663.98x = 52,001.73 × 12,168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,663.98x = 632,800,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,800,151.23/34,663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,255.26

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