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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,855.18, 52,253.35 and 15,118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,855.18, 52,253.35 and 15,118.85 is: 22,665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,855.18 : 52,253.35 = 15,118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,855.18/52,253.35 = 15,118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,855.18x = 52,253.35 × 15,118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,855.18x = 790,010,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,010,653.48/34,855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,665.52

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