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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.76, 52,507.23 and 12,505.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.76, 52,507.23 and 12,505.49 is: 18,762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.76 : 52,507.23 = 12,505.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.76/52,507.23 = 12,505.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.76x = 52,507.23 × 12,505.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.76x = 656,628,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,628,639.69/34,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.02

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