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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262.19, 52,911.87 and 15,554.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262.19, 52,911.87 and 15,554.35 is: 23,339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262.19 : 52,911.87 = 15,554.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262.19/52,911.87 = 15,554.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262.19x = 52,911.87 × 15,554.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262.19x = 823,009,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,009,745.13/35,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,339.72

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