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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,062.83, 52,594.31 and 15,342.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,062.83, 52,594.31 and 15,342.91 is: 23,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,062.83 : 52,594.31 = 15,342.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,062.83/52,594.31 = 15,342.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,062.83x = 52,594.31 × 15,342.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,062.83x = 806,949,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,949,671.71/35,062.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,014.39

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