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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,871.52, 52,307.87 and 15,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,871.52, 52,307.87 and 15,150.08 is: 22,725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,871.52 : 52,307.87 = 15,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,871.52/52,307.87 = 15,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,871.52x = 52,307.87 × 15,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,871.52x = 792,468,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,468,583.77/34,871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.38

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