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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.22, 52,491.93 and 12,503.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.22, 52,491.93 and 12,503.07 is: 18,753.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.22 : 52,491.93 = 12,503.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.22/52,491.93 = 12,503.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.22x = 52,491.93 × 12,503.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.22x = 656,310,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,310,275.23/34,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.21

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