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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,036.96, 52,571.85 and 15,312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,036.96, 52,571.85 and 15,312.96 is: 22,976.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,036.96 : 52,571.85 = 15,312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,036.96/52,571.85 = 15,312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,036.96x = 52,571.85 × 15,312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,036.96x = 805,030,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,030,636.18/35,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,976.61

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