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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,870.84, 52,276.76 and 15,134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,870.84, 52,276.76 and 15,134.46 is: 22,688.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,870.84 : 52,276.76 = 15,134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,870.84/52,276.76 = 15,134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,870.84x = 52,276.76 × 15,134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,870.84x = 791,180,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,180,533.15/34,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.89

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