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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,786.36, 52,139.54 and 15,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,786.36, 52,139.54 and 15,045.08 is: 22,550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,786.36 : 52,139.54 = 15,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,786.36/52,139.54 = 15,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,786.36x = 52,139.54 × 15,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,786.36x = 784,443,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,443,550.46/34,786.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,550.32

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