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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,769.58, 52,171.92 and 13,724.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,769.58, 52,171.92 and 13,724.70 is: 20,593.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,769.58 : 52,171.92 = 13,724.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,769.58/52,171.92 = 13,724.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,769.58x = 52,171.92 × 13,724.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,769.58x = 716,043,950.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,043,950.42/34,769.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.98

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