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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,858.69, 52,278.68 and 15,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,858.69, 52,278.68 and 15,132.56 is: 22,694.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,858.69 : 52,278.68 = 15,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,858.69/52,278.68 = 15,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,858.69x = 52,278.68 × 15,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,858.69x = 791,110,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,110,038.26/34,858.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,694.77

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