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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,848.60, 52,279.77 and 12,662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,848.60, 52,279.77 and 12,662.70 is: 18,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,848.60 : 52,279.77 = 12,662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,848.60/52,279.77 = 12,662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,848.60x = 52,279.77 × 12,662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,848.60x = 662,003,043.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,003,043.58/34,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,996.55

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