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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,855.50, 52,253.86 and 15,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,855.50, 52,253.86 and 15,119.20 is: 22,666.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,855.50 : 52,253.86 = 15,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,855.50/52,253.86 = 15,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,855.50x = 52,253.86 × 15,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,855.50x = 790,036,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,036,223.25/34,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,666.05

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