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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,041.39, 51,044.52 and 15,305.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,041.39, 51,044.52 and 15,305.43 is: 22,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,041.39 : 51,044.52 = 15,305.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,041.39/51,044.52 = 15,305.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,041.39x = 51,044.52 × 15,305.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,041.39x = 781,258,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,258,327.74/34,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950.25

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