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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,717.79, 52,076.76 and 12,546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,717.79, 52,076.76 and 12,546.82 is: 18,820.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,717.79 : 52,076.76 = 12,546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,717.79/52,076.76 = 12,546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,717.79x = 52,076.76 × 12,546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,717.79x = 653,397,751.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,397,751.95/34,717.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.26

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