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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,985.93, 52,487.10 and 13,927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,985.93, 52,487.10 and 13,927.26 is: 20,894.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,985.93 : 52,487.10 = 13,927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,985.93/52,487.10 = 13,927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,985.93x = 52,487.10 × 13,927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,985.93x = 731,001,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,001,418.71/34,985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,894.15

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