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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,983.25, 52,478.52 and 14,994.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,983.25, 52,478.52 and 14,994.74 is: 22,493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,983.25 : 52,478.52 = 14,994.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,983.25/52,478.52 = 14,994.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,983.25x = 52,478.52 × 14,994.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,983.25x = 786,901,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,901,837.95/34,983.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,493.68

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