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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,036.08, 51,036.84 and 15,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,036.08, 51,036.84 and 15,558 is: 23,329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,036.08 : 51,036.84 = 15,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,036.08/51,036.84 = 15,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,036.08x = 51,036.84 × 15,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,036.08x = 794,031,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,031,156.72/34,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,329.10

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