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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.46, 52,589.25 and 15,339.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.46, 52,589.25 and 15,339.53 is: 23,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.46 : 52,589.25 = 15,339.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.46/52,589.25 = 15,339.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.46x = 52,589.25 × 15,339.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.46x = 806,694,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,694,509.53/35,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,009.33

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