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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,889.12, 52,281.73 and 15,156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,889.12, 52,281.73 and 15,156.91 is: 22,712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,889.12 : 52,281.73 = 15,156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,889.12/52,281.73 = 15,156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,889.12x = 52,281.73 × 15,156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,889.12x = 792,429,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,429,476.25/34,889.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,712.80

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