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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,126.68, 52,693.50 and 15,142.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,126.68, 52,693.50 and 15,142.84 is: 22,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,126.68 : 52,693.50 = 15,142.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,126.68/52,693.50 = 15,142.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,126.68x = 52,693.50 × 15,142.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,126.68x = 797,929,239.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,929,239.54/35,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,715.76

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