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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.64, 52,565.82 and 15,317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.64, 52,565.82 and 15,317.16 is: 22,982.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.64 : 52,565.82 = 15,317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.64/52,565.82 = 15,317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.64x = 52,565.82 × 15,317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.64x = 805,159,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,159,075.47/35,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,982.46

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