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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,968.11, 52,470.97 and 15,245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,968.11, 52,470.97 and 15,245.48 is: 22,876.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,968.11 : 52,470.97 = 15,245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,968.11/52,470.97 = 15,245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,968.11x = 52,470.97 × 15,245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,968.11x = 799,944,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,944,785.13/34,968.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,876.41

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