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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.37, 52,868.27 and 15,528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.37, 52,868.27 and 15,528.50 is: 23,300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.37 : 52,868.27 = 15,528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.37/52,868.27 = 15,528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.37x = 52,868.27 × 15,528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.37x = 820,964,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,964,930.70/35,233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,300.78

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