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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,727.18, 52,090.39 and 8,431.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,727.18, 52,090.39 and 8,431.95 is: 12,647.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,727.18 : 52,090.39 = 8,431.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,727.18/52,090.39 = 8,431.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,727.18x = 52,090.39 × 8,431.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,727.18x = 439,223,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,223,476.83/34,727.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.83

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