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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,137.53, 52,669.58 and 15,399.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,137.53, 52,669.58 and 15,399.45 is: 23,083.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,137.53 : 52,669.58 = 15,399.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,137.53/52,669.58 = 15,399.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,137.53x = 52,669.58 × 15,399.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,137.53x = 811,082,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,082,486.73/35,137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,083.08

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