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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,828.76, 52,222.08 and 14,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,828.76, 52,222.08 and 14,027.96 is: 21,033.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,828.76 : 52,222.08 = 14,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,828.76/52,222.08 = 14,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,828.76x = 52,222.08 × 14,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,828.76x = 732,569,249.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,569,249.36/34,828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.46

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