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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,225.30, 52,860.86 and 15,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,225.30, 52,860.86 and 15,254.30 is: 22,891.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,225.30 : 52,860.86 = 15,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,225.30/52,860.86 = 15,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,225.30x = 52,860.86 × 15,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,225.30x = 806,355,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,355,472.58/35,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,891.37

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