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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,899.33, 52,318.76 and 14,109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,899.33, 52,318.76 and 14,109.33 is: 21,151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,899.33 : 52,318.76 = 14,109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,899.33/52,318.76 = 14,109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,899.33x = 52,318.76 × 14,109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,899.33x = 738,182,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,182,579.48/34,899.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.77

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