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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,682.81, 52,026.50 and 12,190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,682.81, 52,026.50 and 12,190.76 is: 18,286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,682.81 : 52,026.50 = 12,190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,682.81/52,026.50 = 12,190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,682.81x = 52,026.50 × 12,190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,682.81x = 634,242,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,242,254.05/34,682.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.94

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