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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,852.54, 52,249.42 and 15,116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,852.54, 52,249.42 and 15,116.24 is: 22,661.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,852.54 : 52,249.42 = 15,116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,852.54/52,249.42 = 15,116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,852.54x = 52,249.42 × 15,116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,852.54x = 789,814,435.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,814,435.75/34,852.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,661.61

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