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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243.28, 52,828.68 and 15,518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243.28, 52,828.68 and 15,518.16 is: 23,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243.28 : 52,828.68 = 15,518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243.28/52,828.68 = 15,518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243.28x = 52,828.68 × 15,518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243.28x = 819,803,908.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,803,908.83/35,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,261.28

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