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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,726.69, 52,090.35 and 8,431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,726.69, 52,090.35 and 8,431.66 is: 12,647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,726.69 : 52,090.35 = 8,431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,726.69/52,090.35 = 8,431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,726.69x = 52,090.35 × 8,431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,726.69x = 439,208,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,208,120.48/34,726.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.57

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