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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,645.68, 51,946.74 and 14,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,645.68, 51,946.74 and 14,644.80 is: 21,957.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,645.68 : 51,946.74 = 14,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,645.68/51,946.74 = 14,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,645.68x = 51,946.74 × 14,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,645.68x = 760,749,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,749,617.95/34,645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,957.99

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