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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,727.01, 52,111.26 and 15,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,727.01, 52,111.26 and 15,005.53 is: 22,517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,727.01 : 52,111.26 = 15,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,727.01/52,111.26 = 15,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,727.01x = 52,111.26 × 15,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,727.01x = 781,957,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,957,075.27/34,727.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.26

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