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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,425.59, 51,595.34 and 14,681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,425.59, 51,595.34 and 14,681.12 is: 22,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,425.59 : 51,595.34 = 14,681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,425.59/51,595.34 = 14,681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,425.59x = 51,595.34 × 14,681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,425.59x = 757,477,046.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,477,046.60/34,425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,003.32

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