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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,786.98, 52,188.43 and 15,068.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,786.98, 52,188.43 and 15,068.82 is: 22,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,786.98 : 52,188.43 = 15,068.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,786.98/52,188.43 = 15,068.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,786.98x = 52,188.43 × 15,068.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,786.98x = 786,418,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,418,057.75/34,786.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,606.68

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