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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,720.20, 52,043.04 and 15,008.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,720.20, 52,043.04 and 15,008.04 is: 22,495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,720.20 : 52,043.04 = 15,008.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,720.20/52,043.04 = 15,008.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,720.20x = 52,043.04 × 15,008.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,720.20x = 781,064,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,064,026.04/34,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,495.95

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