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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,037.68, 52,572.92 and 15,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,037.68, 52,572.92 and 15,313.68 is: 22,977.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,037.68 : 52,572.92 = 15,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,037.68/52,572.92 = 15,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,037.68x = 52,572.92 × 15,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,037.68x = 805,084,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,084,873.55/35,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,977.69

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