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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,676.80, 52,015.20 and 14,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,676.80, 52,015.20 and 14,977.60 is: 22,466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,676.80 : 52,015.20 = 14,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,676.80/52,015.20 = 14,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,676.80x = 52,015.20 × 14,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,676.80x = 779,062,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,062,859.52/34,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.40

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