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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,831.68, 52,247.28 and 14,054.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,831.68, 52,247.28 and 14,054.88 is: 21,082.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,831.68 : 52,247.28 = 14,054.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,831.68/52,247.28 = 14,054.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,831.68x = 52,247.28 × 14,054.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,831.68x = 734,329,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,329,250.73/34,831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.22

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