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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,829.08, 52,214.46 and 14,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,829.08, 52,214.46 and 14,038 is: 21,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,829.08 : 52,214.46 = 14,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,829.08/52,214.46 = 14,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,829.08x = 52,214.46 × 14,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,829.08x = 732,986,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,986,589.48/34,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,045.25

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