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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,908, 52,329.54 and 12,716.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,908, 52,329.54 and 12,716.34 is: 19,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,908 : 52,329.54 = 12,716.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,908/52,329.54 = 12,716.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,908x = 52,329.54 × 12,716.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,908x = 665,440,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,440,222.68/34,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,062.69

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