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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.28, 52,825.68 and 15,516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.28, 52,825.68 and 15,516.16 is: 23,258.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.28 : 52,825.68 = 15,516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.28/52,825.68 = 15,516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.28x = 52,825.68 × 15,516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.28x = 819,651,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,651,702.99/35,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,258.28

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