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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,688.84, 52,027.44 and 12,498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,688.84, 52,027.44 and 12,498.08 is: 18,745.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,688.84 : 52,027.44 = 12,498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,688.84/52,027.44 = 12,498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,688.84x = 52,027.44 × 12,498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,688.84x = 650,243,107.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,243,107.32/34,688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,745.02

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