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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,209.49, 52,831.44 and 15,485.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,209.49, 52,831.44 and 15,485.58 is: 23,235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209.49 : 52,831.44 = 15,485.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209.49/52,831.44 = 15,485.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209.49x = 52,831.44 × 15,485.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209.49x = 818,125,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,125,490.64/35,209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,235.94

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