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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,720.18, 52,038.45 and 15,974.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,720.18, 52,038.45 and 15,974.35 is: 23,942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,720.18 : 52,038.45 = 15,974.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,720.18/52,038.45 = 15,974.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,720.18x = 52,038.45 × 15,974.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,720.18x = 831,280,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,280,283.66/34,720.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,942.28

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