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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.82, 52,403.52 and 12,759.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.82, 52,403.52 and 12,759.32 is: 19,121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.82 : 52,403.52 = 12,759.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.82/52,403.52 = 12,759.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.82x = 52,403.52 × 12,759.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.82x = 668,633,280.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,633,280.81/34,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,121.94

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