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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,638.93, 51,936.72 and 14,638.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,638.93, 51,936.72 and 14,638.07 is: 21,947.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,638.93 : 51,936.72 = 14,638.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,638.93/51,936.72 = 14,638.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,638.93x = 51,936.72 × 14,638.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,638.93x = 760,253,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,253,342.93/34,638.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,947.95

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