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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,932.83, 52,420.70 and 13,869.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,932.83, 52,420.70 and 13,869.18 is: 20,812.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,932.83 : 52,420.70 = 13,869.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,932.83/52,420.70 = 13,869.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,932.83x = 52,420.70 × 13,869.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,932.83x = 727,032,054.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,032,054.68/34,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,812.29

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