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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.62, 52,906.26 and 15,526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.62, 52,906.26 and 15,526.33 is: 23,295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.62 : 52,906.26 = 15,526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.62/52,906.26 = 15,526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.62x = 52,906.26 × 15,526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.62x = 821,440,051.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,440,051.83/35,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,295.58

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