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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,822.63, 52,254.69 and 12,637.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,822.63, 52,254.69 and 12,637.74 is: 18,964.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,822.63 : 52,254.69 = 12,637.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,822.63/52,254.69 = 12,637.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,822.63x = 52,254.69 × 12,637.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,822.63x = 660,380,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,380,956.32/34,822.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,964.13

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