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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,858.38, 52,299.42 and 12,673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,858.38, 52,299.42 and 12,673.54 is: 19,014.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,858.38 : 52,299.42 = 12,673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,858.38/52,299.42 = 12,673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,858.38x = 52,299.42 × 12,673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,858.38x = 662,818,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,818,791.35/34,858.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,014.62

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