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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.56, 52,413.48 and 14,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.56, 52,413.48 and 14,184.72 is: 21,258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.56 : 52,413.48 = 14,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.56/52,413.48 = 14,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.56x = 52,413.48 × 14,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.56x = 743,470,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,470,538.03/34,972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,258.68

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