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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,165.53, 52,732.33 and 15,165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,165.53, 52,732.33 and 15,165.56 is: 22,741.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,165.53 : 52,732.33 = 15,165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,165.53/52,732.33 = 15,165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,165.53x = 52,732.33 × 15,165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,165.53x = 799,715,314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,715,314.55/35,165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,741.45

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