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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,858.83, 52,290.27 and 12,672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,858.83, 52,290.27 and 12,672.12 is: 19,008.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,858.83 : 52,290.27 = 12,672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,858.83/52,290.27 = 12,672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,858.83x = 52,290.27 × 12,672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,858.83x = 662,628,576.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,628,576.27/34,858.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,008.92

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