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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,881.39, 52,320.92 and 15,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,881.39, 52,320.92 and 15,159.94 is: 22,739.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,881.39 : 52,320.92 = 15,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,881.39/52,320.92 = 15,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,881.39x = 52,320.92 × 15,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,881.39x = 793,181,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,181,801.34/34,881.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,739.40

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