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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,257.62, 52,900.26 and 15,522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,257.62, 52,900.26 and 15,522.33 is: 23,289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,257.62 : 52,900.26 = 15,522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,257.62/52,900.26 = 15,522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,257.62x = 52,900.26 × 15,522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,257.62x = 821,135,292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,135,292.81/35,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,289.58

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