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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,848.68, 52,272.70 and 14,071.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,848.68, 52,272.70 and 14,071.88 is: 21,107.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,848.68 : 52,272.70 = 14,071.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,848.68/52,272.70 = 14,071.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,848.68x = 52,272.70 × 14,071.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,848.68x = 735,575,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,575,161.68/34,848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.69

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