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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,847.68, 52,271.20 and 14,070.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,847.68, 52,271.20 and 14,070.88 is: 21,106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,847.68 : 52,271.20 = 14,070.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,847.68/52,271.20 = 14,070.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,847.68x = 52,271.20 × 14,070.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,847.68x = 735,501,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,501,782.66/34,847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,106.19

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