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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.28, 52,544.43 and 15,306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.28, 52,544.43 and 15,306.54 is: 22,957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.28 : 52,544.43 = 15,306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.28/52,544.43 = 15,306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.28x = 52,544.43 × 15,306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.28x = 804,273,419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,273,419.57/35,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,957.41

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