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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,212.69, 52,782.99 and 15,487.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,212.69, 52,782.99 and 15,487.57 is: 23,215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,212.69 : 52,782.99 = 15,487.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,212.69/52,782.99 = 15,487.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,212.69x = 52,782.99 × 15,487.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,212.69x = 817,480,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,480,252.43/35,212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,215.50

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