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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,261.98, 51,391.88 and 15,528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,261.98, 51,391.88 and 15,528.30 is: 23,291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,261.98 : 51,391.88 = 15,528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,261.98/51,391.88 = 15,528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,261.98x = 51,391.88 × 15,528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,261.98x = 798,028,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,028,530.20/34,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,291.96

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