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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.66, 52,898.13 and 15,270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.66, 52,898.13 and 15,270.26 is: 22,912.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.66 : 52,898.13 = 15,270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.66/52,898.13 = 15,270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.66x = 52,898.13 × 15,270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.66x = 807,768,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,768,198.61/35,254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,912.38

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