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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,865.71, 52,282.23 and 12,663.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,865.71, 52,282.23 and 12,663.61 is: 18,989.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,865.71 : 52,282.23 = 12,663.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,865.71/52,282.23 = 12,663.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,865.71x = 52,282.23 × 12,663.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,865.71x = 662,081,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,081,770.65/34,865.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.48

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