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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,324.95, 51,497.82 and 14,344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,324.95, 51,497.82 and 14,344.14 is: 21,520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,324.95 : 51,497.82 = 14,344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,324.95/51,497.82 = 14,344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,324.95x = 51,497.82 × 14,344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,324.95x = 738,691,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,691,939.77/34,324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,520.55

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