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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,861.64, 52,298.94 and 14,099.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,861.64, 52,298.94 and 14,099.72 is: 21,152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,861.64 : 52,298.94 = 14,099.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,861.64/52,298.94 = 14,099.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,861.64x = 52,298.94 × 14,099.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,861.64x = 737,400,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,400,410.30/34,861.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,152.20

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