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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,043.39, 52,588.77 and 15,310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,043.39, 52,588.77 and 15,310.56 is: 22,976.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,043.39 : 52,588.77 = 15,310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,043.39/52,588.77 = 15,310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,043.39x = 52,588.77 × 15,310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,043.39x = 805,163,518.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,163,518.41/35,043.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,976.19

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