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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,788.26, 52,189.68 and 14,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,788.26, 52,189.68 and 14,011.76 is: 21,020.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,788.26 : 52,189.68 = 14,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,788.26/52,189.68 = 14,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,788.26x = 52,189.68 × 14,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,788.26x = 731,269,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,269,270.64/34,788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.58

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