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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,787.89, 52,177.59 and 14,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,787.89, 52,177.59 and 14,805.44 is: 22,206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,787.89 : 52,177.59 = 14,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,787.89/52,177.59 = 14,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,787.89x = 52,177.59 × 14,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,787.89x = 772,512,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,512,178.09/34,787.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,206.35

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