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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,973.61, 52,449.47 and 15,232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,973.61, 52,449.47 and 15,232.29 is: 22,843.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,973.61 : 52,449.47 = 15,232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,973.61/52,449.47 = 15,232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,973.61x = 52,449.47 × 15,232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,973.61x = 798,925,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,925,321.66/34,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,843.66

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