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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,012.88, 52,528.68 and 15,293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,012.88, 52,528.68 and 15,293.04 is: 22,943.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,012.88 : 52,528.68 = 15,293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,012.88/52,528.68 = 15,293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,012.88x = 52,528.68 × 15,293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,012.88x = 803,323,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,323,204.39/35,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,943.65

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