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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,885.83, 52,297.09 and 12,683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,885.83, 52,297.09 and 12,683.52 is: 19,013.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,885.83 : 52,297.09 = 12,683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,885.83/52,297.09 = 12,683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,885.83x = 52,297.09 × 12,683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,885.83x = 663,311,186.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,311,186.96/34,885.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.77

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