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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,976, 52,469.79 and 13,916.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,976, 52,469.79 and 13,916.24 is: 20,876.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,976 : 52,469.79 = 13,916.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,976/52,469.79 = 13,916.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,976x = 52,469.79 × 13,916.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,976x = 730,182,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,182,190.39/34,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,876.66

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