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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,011.40, 52,496.93 and 15,280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,011.40, 52,496.93 and 15,280.52 is: 22,911.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,011.40 : 52,496.93 = 15,280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,011.40/52,496.93 = 15,280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,011.40x = 52,496.93 × 15,280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,011.40x = 802,180,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,180,388.80/35,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,911.98

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