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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.37, 52,865.27 and 15,526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.37, 52,865.27 and 15,526.50 is: 23,297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.37 : 52,865.27 = 15,526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.37/52,865.27 = 15,526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.37x = 52,865.27 × 15,526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.37x = 820,812,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,812,614.66/35,231.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,297.78

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