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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,863.68, 52,295.28 and 14,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,863.68, 52,295.28 and 14,086.88 is: 21,130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,863.68 : 52,295.28 = 14,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,863.68/52,295.28 = 14,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,863.68x = 52,295.28 × 14,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,863.68x = 736,677,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,677,333.93/34,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.22

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