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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.26, 52,506.48 and 12,504.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.26, 52,506.48 and 12,504.99 is: 18,761.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.26 : 52,506.48 = 12,504.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.26/52,506.48 = 12,504.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.26x = 52,506.48 × 12,504.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.26x = 656,593,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,593,007.34/34,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,761.27

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