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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.98, 52,749.06 and 15,442.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.98, 52,749.06 and 15,442.53 is: 23,166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.98 : 52,749.06 = 15,442.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.98/52,749.06 = 15,442.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.98x = 52,749.06 × 15,442.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.98x = 814,578,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,578,941.52/35,161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,166.47

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