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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,774.46, 52,161.62 and 12,582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,774.46, 52,161.62 and 12,582.68 is: 18,873.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,774.46 : 52,161.62 = 12,582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,774.46/52,161.62 = 12,582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,774.46x = 52,161.62 × 12,582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,774.46x = 656,332,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,332,972.74/34,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,873.99

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