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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,896.54, 52,358.82 and 12,711.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,896.54, 52,358.82 and 12,711.46 is: 19,072.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,896.54 : 52,358.82 = 12,711.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,896.54/52,358.82 = 12,711.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,896.54x = 52,358.82 × 12,711.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,896.54x = 665,557,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,557,046.08/34,896.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,072.29

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