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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,767.63, 52,155.45 and 12,591.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,767.63, 52,155.45 and 12,591.45 is: 18,888.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,767.63 : 52,155.45 = 12,591.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,767.63/52,155.45 = 12,591.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,767.63x = 52,155.45 × 12,591.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,767.63x = 656,712,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,712,740.90/34,767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,888.63

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