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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,712.27, 52,026.68 and 15,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,712.27, 52,026.68 and 15,966.48 is: 23,930.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,712.27 : 52,026.68 = 15,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,712.27/52,026.68 = 15,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,712.27x = 52,026.68 × 15,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,712.27x = 830,682,865.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,682,865.85/34,712.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,930.53

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