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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,988.02, 52,445.58 and 15,261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,988.02, 52,445.58 and 15,261.28 is: 22,876.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,988.02 : 52,445.58 = 15,261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,988.02/52,445.58 = 15,261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,988.02x = 52,445.58 × 15,261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,988.02x = 800,386,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,386,681.14/34,988.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,876.02

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