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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,122.86, 52,683.05 and 15,401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,122.86, 52,683.05 and 15,401.58 is: 23,101.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,122.86 : 52,683.05 = 15,401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,122.86/52,683.05 = 15,401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,122.86x = 52,683.05 × 15,401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,122.86x = 811,402,132.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,402,132.21/35,122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,101.82

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