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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,902.26, 52,322.40 and 12,711.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,902.26, 52,322.40 and 12,711.50 is: 19,055.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,902.26 : 52,322.40 = 12,711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,902.26/52,322.40 = 12,711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,902.26x = 52,322.40 × 12,711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,902.26x = 665,095,925.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,095,925.99/34,902.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,055.96

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