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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,140.91, 52,674.64 and 15,402.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,140.91, 52,674.64 and 15,402.83 is: 23,088.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,140.91 : 52,674.64 = 15,402.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,140.91/52,674.64 = 15,402.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,140.91x = 52,674.64 × 15,402.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,140.91x = 811,338,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,338,223.35/35,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,088.14

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