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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,991.38, 52,508.31 and 14,214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,991.38, 52,508.31 and 14,214.34 is: 21,330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,991.38 : 52,508.31 = 14,214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,991.38/52,508.31 = 14,214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,991.38x = 52,508.31 × 14,214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,991.38x = 746,370,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,370,971.17/34,991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,330.14

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