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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,849.10, 52,280.52 and 12,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,849.10, 52,280.52 and 12,663.20 is: 18,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,849.10 : 52,280.52 = 12,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,849.10/52,280.52 = 12,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,849.10x = 52,280.52 × 12,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,849.10x = 662,038,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,038,680.86/34,849.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,997.30

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