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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,773.76, 52,186.83 and 13,719.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,773.76, 52,186.83 and 13,719.32 is: 20,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,773.76 : 52,186.83 = 13,719.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,773.76/52,186.83 = 13,719.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,773.76x = 52,186.83 × 13,719.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,773.76x = 715,968,074.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,968,074.60/34,773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,589.32

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