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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.29, 52,860.96 and 15,505.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.29, 52,860.96 and 15,505.29 is: 23,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.29 : 52,860.96 = 15,505.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.29/52,860.96 = 15,505.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.29x = 52,860.96 × 15,505.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.29x = 819,624,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,624,514.48/35,229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,265.43

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