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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,998.26, 52,507.98 and 12,505.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,998.26, 52,507.98 and 12,505.99 is: 18,762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,998.26 : 52,507.98 = 12,505.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,998.26/52,507.98 = 12,505.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,998.26x = 52,507.98 × 12,505.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,998.26x = 656,664,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,664,272.80/34,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.77

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