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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.94, 52,450.64 and 12,771.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.94, 52,450.64 and 12,771.17 is: 19,156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.94 : 52,450.64 = 12,771.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.94/52,450.64 = 12,771.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.94x = 52,450.64 × 12,771.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.94x = 669,855,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,855,958.52/34,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,156.84

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