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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.68, 52,771.32 and 15,436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.68, 52,771.32 and 15,436.48 is: 23,160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.68 : 52,771.32 = 15,436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.68/52,771.32 = 15,436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.68x = 52,771.32 × 15,436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.68x = 814,603,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,603,425.75/35,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,160.78

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