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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,714.39, 52,060.82 and 12,524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,714.39, 52,060.82 and 12,524.88 is: 18,783.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,714.39 : 52,060.82 = 12,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,714.39/52,060.82 = 12,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,714.39x = 52,060.82 × 12,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,714.39x = 652,055,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,055,523.20/34,714.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,783.44

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