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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,148.96, 52,693.68 and 15,412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,148.96, 52,693.68 and 15,412.56 is: 23,105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,148.96 : 52,693.68 = 15,412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,148.96/52,693.68 = 15,412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,148.96x = 52,693.68 × 15,412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,148.96x = 812,144,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,144,504.62/35,148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,105.79

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