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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.80, 52,853.70 and 15,493.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.80, 52,853.70 and 15,493.40 is: 23,240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.80 : 52,853.70 = 15,493.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.80/52,853.70 = 15,493.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.80x = 52,853.70 × 15,493.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.80x = 818,883,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,883,515.58/35,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,240.10

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