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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,714.48, 52,060.95 and 12,524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,714.48, 52,060.95 and 12,524.97 is: 18,783.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,714.48 : 52,060.95 = 12,524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,714.48/52,060.95 = 12,524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,714.48x = 52,060.95 × 12,524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,714.48x = 652,061,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,061,836.92/34,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,783.57

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