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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,035.96, 51,053.94 and 15,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,035.96, 51,053.94 and 15,555 is: 23,332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,035.96 : 51,053.94 = 15,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,035.96/51,053.94 = 15,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,035.96x = 51,053.94 × 15,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,035.96x = 794,144,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,144,036.70/34,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,332.50

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