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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,699.05, 52,016.67 and 12,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,699.05, 52,016.67 and 12,507 is: 18,749.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,699.05 : 52,016.67 = 12,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,699.05/52,016.67 = 12,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,699.05x = 52,016.67 × 12,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,699.05x = 650,572,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,572,491.69/34,699.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,749.00

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