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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,989, 52,481.33 and 14,211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,989, 52,481.33 and 14,211.96 is: 21,317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,989 : 52,481.33 = 14,211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,989/52,481.33 = 14,211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,989x = 52,481.33 × 14,211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,989x = 745,862,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,862,562.71/34,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.06

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