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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,875.26, 52,291.83 and 14,074.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,875.26, 52,291.83 and 14,074.46 is: 21,103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,875.26 : 52,291.83 = 14,074.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,875.26/52,291.83 = 14,074.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,875.26x = 52,291.83 × 14,074.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,875.26x = 735,979,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,979,269.66/34,875.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,103.19

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