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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.60, 52,897.05 and 15,549.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.60, 52,897.05 and 15,549.30 is: 23,329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.60 : 52,897.05 = 15,549.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.60/52,897.05 = 15,549.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.60x = 52,897.05 × 15,549.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.60x = 822,512,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,512,099.57/35,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,329.31

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