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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,709.52, 52,069.84 and 14,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,709.52, 52,069.84 and 14,994.08 is: 22,493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,709.52 : 52,069.84 = 14,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,709.52/52,069.84 = 14,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,709.52x = 52,069.84 × 14,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,709.52x = 780,739,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,739,346.55/34,709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,493.52

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