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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,220.08, 52,811.04 and 15,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,220.08, 52,811.04 and 15,475.52 is: 23,204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,220.08 : 52,811.04 = 15,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,220.08/52,811.04 = 15,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,220.08x = 52,811.04 × 15,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,220.08x = 817,278,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,278,305.74/35,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,204.90

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