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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,905.26, 52,326.90 and 12,714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,905.26, 52,326.90 and 12,714.50 is: 19,060.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,905.26 : 52,326.90 = 12,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,905.26/52,326.90 = 12,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,905.26x = 52,326.90 × 12,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,905.26x = 665,310,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,310,370.05/34,905.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,060.46

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