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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,779.70, 52,182.35 and 14,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,779.70, 52,182.35 and 14,005.30 is: 21,013.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,779.70 : 52,182.35 = 14,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,779.70/52,182.35 = 14,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,779.70x = 52,182.35 × 14,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,779.70x = 730,829,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,829,466.46/34,779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.10

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