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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,047.03, 51,027.30 and 15,307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,047.03, 51,027.30 and 15,307.05 is: 22,941.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,047.03 : 51,027.30 = 15,307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,047.03/51,027.30 = 15,307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,047.03x = 51,027.30 × 15,307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,047.03x = 781,077,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,077,432.47/34,047.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,941.13

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