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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,720.08, 52,099.07 and 14,726.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,720.08, 52,099.07 and 14,726.45 is: 22,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,720.08 : 52,099.07 = 14,726.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,720.08/52,099.07 = 14,726.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,720.08x = 52,099.07 × 14,726.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,720.08x = 767,234,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,234,406.02/34,720.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.72

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