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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.55, 52,906.38 and 15,278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.55, 52,906.38 and 15,278.36 is: 22,921.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.55 : 52,906.38 = 15,278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.55/52,906.38 = 15,278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.55x = 52,906.38 × 15,278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.55x = 808,322,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,322,642.80/35,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,921.03

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