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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.48, 52,491.96 and 15,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.48, 52,491.96 and 15,278.88 is: 22,904.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.48 : 52,491.96 = 15,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.48/52,491.96 = 15,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.48x = 52,491.96 × 15,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.48x = 802,018,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,018,357.80/35,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,904.03

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