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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,010.63, 52,517.57 and 15,288.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,010.63, 52,517.57 and 15,288.75 is: 22,933.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,010.63 : 52,517.57 = 15,288.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,010.63/52,517.57 = 15,288.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,010.63x = 52,517.57 × 15,288.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,010.63x = 802,927,921.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,927,921.89/35,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,933.83

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