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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,876.07, 52,285.93 and 12,374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,876.07, 52,285.93 and 12,374.34 is: 18,551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,876.07 : 52,285.93 = 12,374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,876.07/52,285.93 = 12,374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,876.07x = 52,285.93 × 12,374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,876.07x = 647,004,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,004,123.99/34,876.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,551.52

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