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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,990.92, 52,510.05 and 15,258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,990.92, 52,510.05 and 15,258.06 is: 22,897.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,990.92 : 52,510.05 = 15,258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,990.92/52,510.05 = 15,258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,990.92x = 52,510.05 × 15,258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,990.92x = 801,201,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,201,493.50/34,990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,897.41

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