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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,855.44, 52,283.16 and 12,664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,855.44, 52,283.16 and 12,664.68 is: 18,997.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,855.44 : 52,283.16 = 12,664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,855.44/52,283.16 = 12,664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,855.44x = 52,283.16 × 12,664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,855.44x = 662,149,490.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,149,490.79/34,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,997.02

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