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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,052.30, 52,594.84 and 15,328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,052.30, 52,594.84 and 15,328.28 is: 22,999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,052.30 : 52,594.84 = 15,328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,052.30/52,594.84 = 15,328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,052.30x = 52,594.84 × 15,328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,052.30x = 806,188,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,188,434.08/35,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.59

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