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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,873.31, 52,308.99 and 12,687.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,873.31, 52,308.99 and 12,687.09 is: 19,030.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,873.31 : 52,308.99 = 12,687.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,873.31/52,308.99 = 12,687.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,873.31x = 52,308.99 × 12,687.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,873.31x = 663,648,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,648,863.94/34,873.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,030.28

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