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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,031.58, 51,064.71 and 15,307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,031.58, 51,064.71 and 15,307.89 is: 22,969.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,031.58 : 51,064.71 = 15,307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,031.58/51,064.71 = 15,307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,031.58x = 51,064.71 × 15,307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,031.58x = 781,692,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,692,963.56/34,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,969.63

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