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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,881, 52,290.52 and 12,690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,881, 52,290.52 and 12,690.24 is: 19,024.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,881 : 52,290.52 = 12,690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,881/52,290.52 = 12,690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,881x = 52,290.52 × 12,690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,881x = 663,579,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,579,248.52/34,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,024.09

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