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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,868.26, 52,285.92 and 12,666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,868.26, 52,285.92 and 12,666.16 is: 18,993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,868.26 : 52,285.92 = 12,666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,868.26/52,285.92 = 12,666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,868.26x = 52,285.92 × 12,666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,868.26x = 662,261,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,261,828.47/34,868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,993.26

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