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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,215.98, 52,846.86 and 15,244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,215.98, 52,846.86 and 15,244.95 is: 22,877.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,215.98 : 52,846.86 = 15,244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,215.98/52,846.86 = 15,244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,215.98x = 52,846.86 × 15,244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,215.98x = 805,647,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,647,738.36/35,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,877.33

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