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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,792.03, 52,215.71 and 12,611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,792.03, 52,215.71 and 12,611.73 is: 18,927.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,792.03 : 52,215.71 = 12,611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,792.03/52,215.71 = 12,611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,792.03x = 52,215.71 × 12,611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,792.03x = 658,530,569.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,530,569.03/34,792.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,927.63

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