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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,939.62, 52,396.74 and 15,213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,939.62, 52,396.74 and 15,213.42 is: 22,814.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,939.62 : 52,396.74 = 15,213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,939.62/52,396.74 = 15,213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,939.62x = 52,396.74 × 15,213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,939.62x = 797,133,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,133,612.25/34,939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,814.60

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