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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,797.81, 52,196.70 and 12,611.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,797.81, 52,196.70 and 12,611.15 is: 18,916.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,797.81 : 52,196.70 = 12,611.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,797.81/52,196.70 = 12,611.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,797.81x = 52,196.70 × 12,611.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,797.81x = 658,260,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,260,152.22/34,797.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,916.71

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