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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.31, 52,520.60 and 15,296.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.31, 52,520.60 and 15,296.85 is: 22,932.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.31 : 52,520.60 = 15,296.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.31/52,520.60 = 15,296.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.31x = 52,520.60 × 15,296.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.31x = 803,399,778.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,399,778.35/35,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,932.45

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