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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,714.23, 52,060.58 and 12,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,714.23, 52,060.58 and 12,524.72 is: 18,783.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,714.23 : 52,060.58 = 12,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,714.23/52,060.58 = 12,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,714.23x = 52,060.58 × 12,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,714.23x = 652,044,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,044,124.91/34,714.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,783.19

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