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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253.37, 52,883.25 and 15,527.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253.37, 52,883.25 and 15,527.26 is: 23,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253.37 : 52,883.25 = 15,527.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253.37/52,883.25 = 15,527.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253.37x = 52,883.25 × 15,527.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253.37x = 821,131,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,131,972.40/35,253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,292.30

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