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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,851.78, 52,248.29 and 15,115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,851.78, 52,248.29 and 15,115.47 is: 22,660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,851.78 : 52,248.29 = 15,115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,851.78/52,248.29 = 15,115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,851.78x = 52,248.29 × 15,115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,851.78x = 789,757,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,757,650.64/34,851.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,660.47

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