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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,674.77, 52,003.04 and 12,484.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,674.77, 52,003.04 and 12,484.01 is: 18,722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,674.77 : 52,003.04 = 12,484.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,674.77/52,003.04 = 12,484.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,674.77x = 52,003.04 × 12,484.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,674.77x = 649,206,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,206,471.39/34,674.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.73

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