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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,954.62, 52,431.81 and 14,178.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,954.62, 52,431.81 and 14,178.06 is: 21,267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,954.62 : 52,431.81 = 14,178.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,954.62/52,431.81 = 14,178.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,954.62x = 52,431.81 × 14,178.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,954.62x = 743,381,348.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,381,348.09/34,954.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.04

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