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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,825.83, 52,238.64 and 12,639.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,825.83, 52,238.64 and 12,639.18 is: 18,958.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,825.83 : 52,238.64 = 12,639.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,825.83/52,238.64 = 12,639.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,825.83x = 52,238.64 × 12,639.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,825.83x = 660,253,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,253,573.92/34,825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,958.73

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