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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.92, 52,483.05 and 15,240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.92, 52,483.05 and 15,240.06 is: 22,870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.92 : 52,483.05 = 15,240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.92/52,483.05 = 15,240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.92x = 52,483.05 × 15,240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.92x = 799,844,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,844,830.98/34,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,870.40

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