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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,858.79, 52,265.07 and 12,669.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,858.79, 52,265.07 and 12,669.53 is: 18,995.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,858.79 : 52,265.07 = 12,669.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,858.79/52,265.07 = 12,669.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,858.79x = 52,265.07 × 12,669.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,858.79x = 662,173,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,173,872.32/34,858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.89

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