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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,874.06, 52,294.08 and 12,377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,874.06, 52,294.08 and 12,377.12 is: 18,559.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,874.06 : 52,294.08 = 12,377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,874.06/52,294.08 = 12,377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,874.06x = 52,294.08 × 12,377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,874.06x = 647,250,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,250,103.45/34,874.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,559.64

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