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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,738, 52,108.44 and 10,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,738, 52,108.44 and 10,114 is: 15,171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,738 : 52,108.44 = 10,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,738/52,108.44 = 10,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,738x = 52,108.44 × 10,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,738x = 527,024,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,024,762.16/34,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,171.42

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