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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,763.81, 52,161.46 and 14,778.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,763.81, 52,161.46 and 14,778.72 is: 22,174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,763.81 : 52,161.46 = 14,778.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,763.81/52,161.46 = 14,778.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,763.81x = 52,161.46 × 14,778.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,763.81x = 770,879,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,879,575.18/34,763.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,174.78

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