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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.72, 52,492.68 and 12,503.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.72, 52,492.68 and 12,503.58 is: 18,753.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.72 : 52,492.68 = 12,503.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.72/52,492.68 = 12,503.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.72x = 52,492.68 × 12,503.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.72x = 656,346,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,346,423.79/34,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.98

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