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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,864.26, 52,301.28 and 12,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,864.26, 52,301.28 and 12,675.12 is: 19,014.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,864.26 : 52,301.28 = 12,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,864.26/52,301.28 = 12,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,864.26x = 52,301.28 × 12,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,864.26x = 662,925,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,925,000.15/34,864.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,014.46

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