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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,062.54, 52,562.49 and 15,325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,062.54, 52,562.49 and 15,325.47 is: 22,974.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,062.54 : 52,562.49 = 15,325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,062.54/52,562.49 = 15,325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,062.54x = 52,562.49 × 15,325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,062.54x = 805,544,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,544,863.62/35,062.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,974.52

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