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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,666.36, 51,993.76 and 12,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,666.36, 51,993.76 and 12,475.60 is: 18,711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,666.36 : 51,993.76 = 12,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,666.36/51,993.76 = 12,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,666.36x = 51,993.76 × 12,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,666.36x = 648,653,352.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,653,352.26/34,666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,711.32

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