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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,778.17, 52,174.68 and 14,001.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,778.17, 52,174.68 and 14,001.67 is: 21,005.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,778.17 : 52,174.68 = 14,001.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,778.17/52,174.68 = 14,001.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,778.17x = 52,174.68 × 14,001.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,778.17x = 730,532,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,532,651.72/34,778.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,005.49

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