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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,094.19, 51,158.80 and 15,131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,094.19, 51,158.80 and 15,131.82 is: 22,705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,094.19 : 51,158.80 = 15,131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,094.19/51,158.80 = 15,131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,094.19x = 51,158.80 × 15,131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,094.19x = 774,125,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,125,580.09/34,094.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.50

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