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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,855.19, 52,287.24 and 12,679.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,855.19, 52,287.24 and 12,679.01 is: 19,020.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,855.19 : 52,287.24 = 12,679.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,855.19/52,287.24 = 12,679.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,855.19x = 52,287.24 × 12,679.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,855.19x = 662,950,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,950,438.83/34,855.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.14

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