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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,848.24, 52,255.95 and 12,646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,848.24, 52,255.95 and 12,646.08 is: 18,963.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,848.24 : 52,255.95 = 12,646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,848.24/52,255.95 = 12,646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,848.24x = 52,255.95 × 12,646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,848.24x = 660,832,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,832,924.18/34,848.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,963.16

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