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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,017.48, 52,493.46 and 15,279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,017.48, 52,493.46 and 15,279.88 is: 22,905.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,017.48 : 52,493.46 = 15,279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,017.48/52,493.46 = 15,279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,017.48x = 52,493.46 × 15,279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,017.48x = 802,093,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,093,769.58/35,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,905.53

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