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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,164.53, 52,730.83 and 15,164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,164.53, 52,730.83 and 15,164.56 is: 22,739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,164.53 : 52,730.83 = 15,164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,164.53/52,730.83 = 15,164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,164.53x = 52,730.83 × 15,164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,164.53x = 799,639,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,639,881.45/35,164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,739.96

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