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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,048.76, 51,088.59 and 15,318.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,048.76, 51,088.59 and 15,318.45 is: 22,984.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,048.76 : 51,088.59 = 15,318.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,048.76/51,088.59 = 15,318.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,048.76x = 51,088.59 × 15,318.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,048.76x = 782,598,011.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,598,011.49/34,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,984.63

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