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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,705.46, 52,063.66 and 12,524.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,705.46, 52,063.66 and 12,524.27 is: 18,788.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,705.46 : 52,063.66 = 12,524.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,705.46/52,063.66 = 12,524.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,705.46x = 52,063.66 × 12,524.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,705.46x = 652,059,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,059,383.22/34,705.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,788.38

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