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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,902.68, 52,353.78 and 14,125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,902.68, 52,353.78 and 14,125.88 is: 21,188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,902.68 : 52,353.78 = 14,125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,902.68/52,353.78 = 14,125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,902.68x = 52,353.78 × 14,125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,902.68x = 739,543,213.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,543,213.83/34,902.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.72

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