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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,906.21, 52,322.86 and 15,179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,906.21, 52,322.86 and 15,179.47 is: 22,753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,906.21 : 52,322.86 = 15,179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,906.21/52,322.86 = 15,179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,906.21x = 52,322.86 × 15,179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,906.21x = 794,233,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,233,171.85/34,906.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,753.35

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