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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.96, 52,553.88 and 15,310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.96, 52,553.88 and 15,310.08 is: 22,967.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.96 : 52,553.88 = 15,310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.96/52,553.88 = 15,310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.96x = 52,553.88 × 15,310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.96x = 804,604,107.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,604,107.11/35,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,967.72

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