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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,245.69, 52,876.64 and 15,525.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,245.69, 52,876.64 and 15,525.77 is: 23,292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,245.69 : 52,876.64 = 15,525.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,245.69/52,876.64 = 15,525.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,245.69x = 52,876.64 × 15,525.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,245.69x = 820,950,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,950,473.38/35,245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,292.22

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