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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,794.53, 52,219.47 and 12,614.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,794.53, 52,219.47 and 12,614.23 is: 18,931.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,794.53 : 52,219.47 = 12,614.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,794.53/52,219.47 = 12,614.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,794.53x = 52,219.47 × 12,614.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,794.53x = 658,708,446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,708,446.68/34,794.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,931.38

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