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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,858.04, 52,263.95 and 12,668.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,858.04, 52,263.95 and 12,668.78 is: 18,994.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,858.04 : 52,263.95 = 12,668.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,858.04/52,263.95 = 12,668.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,858.04x = 52,263.95 × 12,668.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,858.04x = 662,120,421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,120,421.14/34,858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.77

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