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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,034.78, 52,546.68 and 15,308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,034.78, 52,546.68 and 15,308.04 is: 22,959.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,034.78 : 52,546.68 = 15,308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,034.78/52,546.68 = 15,308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,034.78x = 52,546.68 × 15,308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,034.78x = 804,386,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,386,679.31/35,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,959.66

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