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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,738.08, 52,109.64 and 12,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,738.08, 52,109.64 and 12,246 is: 18,369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,738.08 : 52,109.64 = 12,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,738.08/52,109.64 = 12,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,738.08x = 52,109.64 × 12,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,738.08x = 638,134,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,134,651.44/34,738.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.89

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