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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,219.53, 52,846.40 and 15,495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,219.53, 52,846.40 and 15,495.54 is: 23,250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,219.53 : 52,846.40 = 15,495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,219.53/52,846.40 = 15,495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,219.53x = 52,846.40 × 15,495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,219.53x = 818,883,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,883,505.06/35,219.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,250.84

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