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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,395.76, 51,596.34 and 14,674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,395.76, 51,596.34 and 14,674.42 is: 22,012.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,395.76 : 51,596.34 = 14,674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,395.76/51,596.34 = 14,674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,395.76x = 51,596.34 × 14,674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,395.76x = 757,146,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,146,363.62/34,395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.78

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