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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,861.83, 52,294.77 and 12,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,861.83, 52,294.77 and 12,675.12 is: 19,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,861.83 : 52,294.77 = 12,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,861.83/52,294.77 = 12,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,861.83x = 52,294.77 × 12,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,861.83x = 662,842,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,842,485.12/34,861.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.42

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