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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,768.63, 52,156.95 and 12,592.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,768.63, 52,156.95 and 12,592.45 is: 18,890.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,768.63 : 52,156.95 = 12,592.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,768.63/52,156.95 = 12,592.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,768.63x = 52,156.95 × 12,592.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,768.63x = 656,783,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,783,785.03/34,768.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.13

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