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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,878.18, 52,311.68 and 15,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,878.18, 52,311.68 and 15,151.44 is: 22,724.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,878.18 : 52,311.68 = 15,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,878.18/52,311.68 = 15,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,878.18x = 52,311.68 × 15,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,878.18x = 792,597,280.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,597,280.82/34,878.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,724.73

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