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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,981.94, 52,476.56 and 14,993.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,981.94, 52,476.56 and 14,993.43 is: 22,491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,981.94 : 52,476.56 = 14,993.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,981.94/52,476.56 = 14,993.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,981.94x = 52,476.56 × 14,993.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,981.94x = 786,803,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,803,554.03/34,981.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,491.71

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