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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,914.80, 52,372.20 and 16,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,914.80, 52,372.20 and 16,194.80 is: 24,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,914.80 : 52,372.20 = 16,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,914.80/52,372.20 = 16,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,914.80x = 52,372.20 × 16,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,914.80x = 848,157,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,157,304.56/34,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.20

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