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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.04, 52,527.98 and 15,286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.04, 52,527.98 and 15,286.54 is: 22,921.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.04 : 52,527.98 = 15,286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.04/52,527.98 = 15,286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.04x = 52,527.98 × 15,286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.04x = 802,971,067.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,971,067.39/35,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,921.70

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