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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,885.93, 52,328.93 and 12,699.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,885.93, 52,328.93 and 12,699.49 is: 19,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,885.93 : 52,328.93 = 12,699.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,885.93/52,328.93 = 12,699.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,885.93x = 52,328.93 × 12,699.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,885.93x = 664,550,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,550,723.25/34,885.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,049.25

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