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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.58, 52,492.53 and 12,503.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.58, 52,492.53 and 12,503.46 is: 18,753.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.58 : 52,492.53 = 12,503.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.58/52,492.53 = 12,503.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.58x = 52,492.53 × 12,503.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.58x = 656,338,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,338,249.15/34,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.82

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