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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.54, 52,559.49 and 15,323.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.54, 52,559.49 and 15,323.47 is: 22,971.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.54 : 52,559.49 = 15,323.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.54/52,559.49 = 15,323.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.54x = 52,559.49 × 15,323.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.54x = 805,393,768.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,393,768.23/35,060.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,971.52

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