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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,871.58, 52,277.96 and 15,135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,871.58, 52,277.96 and 15,135.26 is: 22,690.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,871.58 : 52,277.96 = 15,135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,871.58/52,277.96 = 15,135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,871.58x = 52,277.96 × 15,135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,871.58x = 791,240,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,240,516.87/34,871.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.13

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