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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.19, 52,910.37 and 15,553.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.19, 52,910.37 and 15,553.35 is: 23,338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.19 : 52,910.37 = 15,553.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.19/52,910.37 = 15,553.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.19x = 52,910.37 × 15,553.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.19x = 822,933,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,933,503.24/35,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,338.22

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