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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,813.28, 52,219.92 and 12,626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,813.28, 52,219.92 and 12,626.64 is: 18,939.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,813.28 : 52,219.92 = 12,626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,813.28/52,219.92 = 12,626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,813.28x = 52,219.92 × 12,626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,813.28x = 659,362,130.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,362,130.67/34,813.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,939.96

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