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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,211.94, 52,781.87 and 15,486.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,211.94, 52,781.87 and 15,486.82 is: 23,214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,211.94 : 52,781.87 = 15,486.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,211.94/52,781.87 = 15,486.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,211.94x = 52,781.87 × 15,486.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,211.94x = 817,423,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,423,242.52/35,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,214.38

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