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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,146.98, 52,726.55 and 15,427.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,146.98, 52,726.55 and 15,427.53 is: 23,143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,146.98 : 52,726.55 = 15,427.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,146.98/52,726.55 = 15,427.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,146.98x = 52,726.55 × 15,427.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,146.98x = 813,440,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,440,354.78/35,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,143.96

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