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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,676.53, 52,002.49 and 12,483.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,676.53, 52,002.49 and 12,483.95 is: 18,721.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,676.53 : 52,002.49 = 12,483.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,676.53/52,002.49 = 12,483.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,676.53x = 52,002.49 × 12,483.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,676.53x = 649,196,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,196,225.02/34,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,721.49

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