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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,842.93, 52,264.40 and 15,121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,842.93, 52,264.40 and 15,121.05 is: 22,681.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,842.93 : 52,264.40 = 15,121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,842.93/52,264.40 = 15,121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,842.93x = 52,264.40 × 15,121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,842.93x = 790,292,881.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,292,881.32/34,842.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.58

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