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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,545.89, 51,808.61 and 14,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,545.89, 51,808.61 and 14,819.76 is: 22,225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,545.89 : 51,808.61 = 14,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,545.89/51,808.61 = 14,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,545.89x = 51,808.61 × 14,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,545.89x = 767,791,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,791,203.18/34,545.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,225.25

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