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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,866.42, 52,283.25 and 12,664.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,866.42, 52,283.25 and 12,664.14 is: 18,990.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,866.42 : 52,283.25 = 12,664.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,866.42/52,283.25 = 12,664.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,866.42x = 52,283.25 × 12,664.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,866.42x = 662,122,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,122,397.66/34,866.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.26

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