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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.98, 52,744.56 and 15,439.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.98, 52,744.56 and 15,439.53 is: 23,161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.98 : 52,744.56 = 15,439.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.98/52,744.56 = 15,439.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.98x = 52,744.56 × 15,439.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.98x = 814,351,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,351,216.46/35,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,161.97

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