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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,814.07, 52,221.04 and 12,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,814.07, 52,221.04 and 12,627.40 is: 18,941.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,814.07 : 52,221.04 = 12,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,814.07/52,221.04 = 12,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,814.07x = 52,221.04 × 12,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,814.07x = 659,415,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,415,960.50/34,814.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,941.08

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