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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,786.48, 52,187.68 and 15,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,786.48, 52,187.68 and 15,068.32 is: 22,605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,786.48 : 52,187.68 = 15,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,786.48/52,187.68 = 15,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,786.48x = 52,187.68 × 15,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,786.48x = 786,380,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,380,662.30/34,786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,605.93

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