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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,855.26, 52,253.48 and 15,118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,855.26, 52,253.48 and 15,118.94 is: 22,665.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,855.26 : 52,253.48 = 15,118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,855.26/52,253.48 = 15,118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,855.26x = 52,253.48 × 15,118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,855.26x = 790,017,228.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,017,228.91/34,855.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,665.65

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