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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.06, 52,443.15 and 13,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.06, 52,443.15 and 13,913.44 is: 20,862.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.06 : 52,443.15 = 13,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.06/52,443.15 = 13,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.06x = 52,443.15 × 13,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.06x = 729,664,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,664,620.94/34,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.43

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