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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,969.22, 52,481.47 and 15,261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,969.22, 52,481.47 and 15,261.62 is: 22,904.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,969.22 : 52,481.47 = 15,261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,969.22/52,481.47 = 15,261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,969.22x = 52,481.47 × 15,261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,969.22x = 800,951,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,951,980.24/34,969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,904.49

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