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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,995.03, 52,462.77 and 15,258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,995.03, 52,462.77 and 15,258.87 is: 22,875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,995.03 : 52,462.77 = 15,258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,995.03/52,462.77 = 15,258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,995.03x = 52,462.77 × 15,258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,995.03x = 800,522,587.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,522,587.27/34,995.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,875.32

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