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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,860.16, 52,285.92 and 12,672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,860.16, 52,285.92 and 12,672.64 is: 19,007.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,860.16 : 52,285.92 = 12,672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,860.16/52,285.92 = 12,672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,860.16x = 52,285.92 × 12,672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,860.16x = 662,600,641.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,600,641.23/34,860.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.39

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