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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,277.72, 51,421.97 and 14,556.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,277.72, 51,421.97 and 14,556.38 is: 21,836.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,277.72 : 51,421.97 = 14,556.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,277.72/51,421.97 = 14,556.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,277.72x = 51,421.97 × 14,556.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,277.72x = 748,517,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,517,514.95/34,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,836.86

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