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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,929.63, 52,415.91 and 13,865.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,929.63, 52,415.91 and 13,865.99 is: 20,807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,929.63 : 52,415.91 = 13,865.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,929.63/52,415.91 = 13,865.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,929.63x = 52,415.91 × 13,865.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,929.63x = 726,798,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,798,221.82/34,929.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,807.50

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