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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,974.81, 52,416.86 and 14,186.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,974.81, 52,416.86 and 14,186.97 is: 21,262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,974.81 : 52,416.86 = 14,186.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,974.81/52,416.86 = 14,186.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,974.81x = 52,416.86 × 14,186.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,974.81x = 743,636,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,636,349.38/34,974.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,262.06

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