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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,926.57, 52,370.70 and 13,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,926.57, 52,370.70 and 13,845.25 is: 20,760.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,926.57 : 52,370.70 = 13,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,926.57/52,370.70 = 13,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,926.57x = 52,370.70 × 13,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,926.57x = 725,085,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,085,434.18/34,926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.28

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