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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,836.75, 52,231.95 and 12,647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,836.75, 52,231.95 and 12,647.25 is: 18,962.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,836.75 : 52,231.95 = 12,647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,836.75/52,231.95 = 12,647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,836.75x = 52,231.95 × 12,647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,836.75x = 660,590,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,590,529.64/34,836.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,962.46

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