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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,809.48, 52,197.08 and 12,619.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,809.48, 52,197.08 and 12,619.53 is: 18,923.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,809.48 : 52,197.08 = 12,619.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,809.48/52,197.08 = 12,619.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,809.48x = 52,197.08 × 12,619.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,809.48x = 658,702,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,702,553.87/34,809.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.08

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