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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,883.83, 52,294.09 and 12,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,883.83, 52,294.09 and 12,681.52 is: 19,010.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,883.83 : 52,294.09 = 12,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,883.83/52,294.09 = 12,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,883.83x = 52,294.09 × 12,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,883.83x = 663,168,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,168,548.22/34,883.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,010.77

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