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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,852.20, 52,278.30 and 12,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,852.20, 52,278.30 and 12,666.30 is: 18,999.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,852.20 : 52,278.30 = 12,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,852.20/52,278.30 = 12,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,852.20x = 52,278.30 × 12,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,852.20x = 662,172,631.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,172,631.29/34,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.45

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