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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,248.26, 52,886.20 and 15,512.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,248.26, 52,886.20 and 15,512.94 is: 23,275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,248.26 : 52,886.20 = 15,512.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,248.26/52,886.20 = 15,512.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,248.26x = 52,886.20 × 15,512.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,248.26x = 820,420,447.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,420,447.43/35,248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,275.49

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