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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,720.63, 52,083.38 and 13,944.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,720.63, 52,083.38 and 13,944.13 is: 20,917.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,720.63 : 52,083.38 = 13,944.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,720.63/52,083.38 = 13,944.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,720.63x = 52,083.38 × 13,944.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,720.63x = 726,257,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,257,421.56/34,720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,917.17

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