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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,042.97, 51,051.69 and 15,322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,042.97, 51,051.69 and 15,322.25 is: 22,977.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,042.97 : 51,051.69 = 15,322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,042.97/51,051.69 = 15,322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,042.97x = 51,051.69 × 15,322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,042.97x = 782,226,757.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,226,757.10/34,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,977.63

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