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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,851.33, 52,279.02 and 12,664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,851.33, 52,279.02 and 12,664.62 is: 18,997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,851.33 : 52,279.02 = 12,664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,851.33/52,279.02 = 12,664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,851.33x = 52,279.02 × 12,664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,851.33x = 662,093,922.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,093,922.27/34,851.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,997.67

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