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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.37, 52,881.75 and 15,526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.37, 52,881.75 and 15,526.26 is: 23,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.37 : 52,881.75 = 15,526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.37/52,881.75 = 15,526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.37x = 52,881.75 × 15,526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.37x = 821,055,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,055,799.76/35,252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,290.80

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