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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.70, 52,865.85 and 15,523.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.70, 52,865.85 and 15,523.10 is: 23,277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.70 : 52,865.85 = 15,523.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.70/52,865.85 = 15,523.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.70x = 52,865.85 × 15,523.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.70x = 820,641,876.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,641,876.14/35,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,277.52

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