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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.98, 52,779.28 and 15,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.98, 52,779.28 and 15,458.08 is: 23,192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.98 : 52,779.28 = 15,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.98/52,779.28 = 15,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.98x = 52,779.28 × 15,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.98x = 815,866,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,866,332.58/35,177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,192.53

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