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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,216.54, 52,830.96 and 15,494.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,216.54, 52,830.96 and 15,494.59 is: 23,244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,216.54 : 52,830.96 = 15,494.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,216.54/52,830.96 = 15,494.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,216.54x = 52,830.96 × 15,494.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,216.54x = 818,593,839.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,593,839.09/35,216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,244.58

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