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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,264.64, 51,362.91 and 15,558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,264.64, 51,362.91 and 15,558.50 is: 23,322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,264.64 : 51,362.91 = 15,558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,264.64/51,362.91 = 15,558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,264.64x = 51,362.91 × 15,558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,264.64x = 799,129,835.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,129,835.24/34,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,322.29

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