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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.13, 52,414.33 and 14,958.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.13, 52,414.33 and 14,958.14 is: 22,418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.13 : 52,414.33 = 14,958.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.13/52,414.33 = 14,958.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.13x = 52,414.33 × 14,958.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.13x = 784,020,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,020,586.68/34,972.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,418.44

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