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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,881.83, 52,291.09 and 12,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,881.83, 52,291.09 and 12,679.52 is: 19,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,881.83 : 52,291.09 = 12,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,881.83/52,291.09 = 12,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,881.83x = 52,291.09 × 12,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,881.83x = 663,025,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,025,953.18/34,881.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.78

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