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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,063.83, 52,595.81 and 15,343.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,063.83, 52,595.81 and 15,343.91 is: 23,015.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063.83 : 52,595.81 = 15,343.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063.83/52,595.81 = 15,343.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063.83x = 52,595.81 × 15,343.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063.83x = 807,025,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,025,375.02/35,063.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,015.89

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