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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,220.74, 52,848.32 and 15,496.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,220.74, 52,848.32 and 15,496.83 is: 23,252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,220.74 : 52,848.32 = 15,496.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,220.74/52,848.32 = 15,496.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,220.74x = 52,848.32 × 15,496.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,220.74x = 818,981,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,981,353.34/35,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.82

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