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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,727.62, 52,091.33 and 8,432.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,727.62, 52,091.33 and 8,432.36 is: 12,648.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,727.62 : 52,091.33 = 8,432.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,727.62/52,091.33 = 8,432.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,727.62x = 52,091.33 × 8,432.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,727.62x = 439,252,765.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,252,765.97/34,727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,648.51

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