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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,805.78, 52,214.62 and 13,734.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,805.78, 52,214.62 and 13,734.82 is: 20,604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,805.78 : 52,214.62 = 13,734.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,805.78/52,214.62 = 13,734.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,805.78x = 52,214.62 × 13,734.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,805.78x = 717,158,242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,158,242.19/34,805.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.58

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