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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,204.96, 52,788.48 and 15,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,204.96, 52,788.48 and 15,460.80 is: 23,182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,204.96 : 52,788.48 = 15,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,204.96/52,788.48 = 15,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,204.96x = 52,788.48 × 15,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,204.96x = 816,152,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,152,131.58/35,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,182.87

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