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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,029.86, 52,514.82 and 15,293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,029.86, 52,514.82 and 15,293.94 is: 22,927.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,029.86 : 52,514.82 = 15,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,029.86/52,514.82 = 15,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,029.86x = 52,514.82 × 15,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,029.86x = 803,158,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,158,506.19/35,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,927.83

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