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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,942.62, 52,438.26 and 15,211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,942.62, 52,438.26 and 15,211.02 is: 22,827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,942.62 : 52,438.26 = 15,211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,942.62/52,438.26 = 15,211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,942.62x = 52,438.26 × 15,211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,942.62x = 797,639,421.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,639,421.63/34,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,827.12

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