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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,059.56, 51,088.75 and 15,326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,059.56, 51,088.75 and 15,326.34 is: 22,989.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,059.56 : 51,088.75 = 15,326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,059.56/51,088.75 = 15,326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,059.56x = 51,088.75 × 15,326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,059.56x = 783,003,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,003,552.68/34,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,989.24

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