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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.49, 52,894.44 and 15,527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.49, 52,894.44 and 15,527.58 is: 23,298.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.49 : 52,894.44 = 15,527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.49/52,894.44 = 15,527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.49x = 52,894.44 × 15,527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.49x = 821,322,648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,322,648.66/35,251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,298.95

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