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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.78, 52,898.31 and 15,270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.78, 52,898.31 and 15,270.38 is: 22,912.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.78 : 52,898.31 = 15,270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.78/52,898.31 = 15,270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.78x = 52,898.31 × 15,270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.78x = 807,777,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,777,218.71/35,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,912.56

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