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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,869.59, 52,274.97 and 15,133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,869.59, 52,274.97 and 15,133.26 is: 22,687.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,869.59 : 52,274.97 = 15,133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,869.59/52,274.97 = 15,133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,869.59x = 52,274.97 × 15,133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,869.59x = 791,090,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,090,908.53/34,869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,687.13

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