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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,948.63, 52,434.78 and 15,240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,948.63, 52,434.78 and 15,240.10 is: 22,865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,948.63 : 52,434.78 = 15,240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,948.63/52,434.78 = 15,240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,948.63x = 52,434.78 × 15,240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,948.63x = 799,111,290.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,111,290.68/34,948.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,865.31

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