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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.03, 52,905.69 and 15,535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.03, 52,905.69 and 15,535.08 is: 23,310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.03 : 52,905.69 = 15,535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.03/52,905.69 = 15,535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.03x = 52,905.69 × 15,535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.03x = 821,894,126.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,894,126.61/35,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,310.17

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