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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,960.70, 52,394.33 and 12,753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,960.70, 52,394.33 and 12,753.20 is: 19,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,960.70 : 52,394.33 = 12,753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,960.70/52,394.33 = 12,753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,960.70x = 52,394.33 × 12,753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,960.70x = 668,195,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,195,043.62/34,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,112.75

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