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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.05, 52,451.61 and 15,233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.05, 52,451.61 and 15,233.73 is: 22,845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.05 : 52,451.61 = 15,233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.05/52,451.61 = 15,233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.05x = 52,451.61 × 15,233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.05x = 799,033,664.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,033,664.81/34,975.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,845.82

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