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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,208.69, 52,776.99 and 15,483.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,208.69, 52,776.99 and 15,483.57 is: 23,209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,208.69 : 52,776.99 = 15,483.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,208.69/52,776.99 = 15,483.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,208.69x = 52,776.99 × 15,483.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,208.69x = 817,176,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,176,219.05/35,208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,209.50

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