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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,946.18, 52,441.95 and 15,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,946.18, 52,441.95 and 15,237.26 is: 22,865.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,946.18 : 52,441.95 = 15,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,946.18/52,441.95 = 15,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,946.18x = 52,441.95 × 15,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,946.18x = 799,071,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,071,627.06/34,946.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,865.78

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