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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.40, 52,793.28 and 15,471.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.40, 52,793.28 and 15,471.84 is: 23,211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.40 : 52,793.28 = 15,471.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.40/52,793.28 = 15,471.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.40x = 52,793.28 × 15,471.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.40x = 816,809,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,809,181.24/35,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,211.80

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