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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.57, 52,877.95 and 15,526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.57, 52,877.95 and 15,526.64 is: 23,293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.57 : 52,877.95 = 15,526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.57/52,877.95 = 15,526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.57x = 52,877.95 × 15,526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.57x = 821,016,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,016,986.97/35,246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,293.53

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