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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,673.40, 52,002.90 and 14,952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,673.40, 52,002.90 and 14,952.60 is: 22,425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,673.40 : 52,002.90 = 14,952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,673.40/52,002.90 = 14,952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,673.40x = 52,002.90 × 14,952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,673.40x = 777,578,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,578,562.54/34,673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.80

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