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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,630.50, 51,942.96 and 15,402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,630.50, 51,942.96 and 15,402.20 is: 23,102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,630.50 : 51,942.96 = 15,402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,630.50/51,942.96 = 15,402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,630.50x = 51,942.96 × 15,402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,630.50x = 800,035,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,035,598.80/34,630.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,102.05

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