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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,774.61, 52,171.02 and 15,048.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,774.61, 52,171.02 and 15,048.54 is: 22,576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,774.61 : 52,171.02 = 15,048.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,774.61/52,171.02 = 15,048.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,774.61x = 52,171.02 × 15,048.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,774.61x = 785,097,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,097,681.31/34,774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,576.75

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