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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,773.04, 52,159.02 and 13,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,773.04, 52,159.02 and 13,996 is: 20,993.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,773.04 : 52,159.02 = 13,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,773.04/52,159.02 = 13,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,773.04x = 52,159.02 × 13,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,773.04x = 730,017,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,017,643.92/34,773.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.78

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