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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,028.78, 51,060.42 and 15,305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,028.78, 51,060.42 and 15,305.01 is: 22,965.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,028.78 : 51,060.42 = 15,305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,028.78/51,060.42 = 15,305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,028.78x = 51,060.42 × 15,305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,028.78x = 781,480,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,480,238.70/34,028.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,965.28

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