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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,034.28, 52,545.93 and 15,307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,034.28, 52,545.93 and 15,307.54 is: 22,958.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,034.28 : 52,545.93 = 15,307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,034.28/52,545.93 = 15,307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,034.28x = 52,545.93 × 15,307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,034.28x = 804,348,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,348,925.31/35,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,958.91

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