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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,666.14, 52,005.69 and 13,891.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,666.14, 52,005.69 and 13,891.26 is: 20,839.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,666.14 : 52,005.69 = 13,891.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,666.14/52,005.69 = 13,891.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,666.14x = 52,005.69 × 13,891.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,666.14x = 722,424,561.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,424,561.27/34,666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.49

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