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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,676.28, 52,002.11 and 12,483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,676.28, 52,002.11 and 12,483.69 is: 18,721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,676.28 : 52,002.11 = 12,483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,676.28/52,002.11 = 12,483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,676.28x = 52,002.11 × 12,483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,676.28x = 649,178,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,178,513.11/34,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,721.11

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