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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,677.28, 52,003.61 and 12,484.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,677.28, 52,003.61 and 12,484.69 is: 18,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,677.28 : 52,003.61 = 12,484.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,677.28/52,003.61 = 12,484.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,677.28x = 52,003.61 × 12,484.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,677.28x = 649,248,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,248,949.73/34,677.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.60

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