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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,723.91, 52,104.83 and 14,730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,723.91, 52,104.83 and 14,730.32 is: 22,103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,723.91 : 52,104.83 = 14,730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,723.91/52,104.83 = 14,730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,723.91x = 52,104.83 × 14,730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,723.91x = 767,520,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,520,595.75/34,723.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.52

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