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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,838.91, 52,291.17 and 12,673.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,838.91, 52,291.17 and 12,673.67 is: 19,022.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,838.91 : 52,291.17 = 12,673.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,838.91/52,291.17 = 12,673.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,838.91x = 52,291.17 × 12,673.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,838.91x = 662,720,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,720,771.04/34,838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,022.43

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