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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,218.63, 52,834.10 and 15,496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,218.63, 52,834.10 and 15,496.68 is: 23,247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,218.63 : 52,834.10 = 15,496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,218.63/52,834.10 = 15,496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,218.63x = 52,834.10 × 15,496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,218.63x = 818,752,799.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,752,799.13/35,218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,247.72

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