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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.46, 52,913.45 and 15,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.46, 52,913.45 and 15,531.14 is: 23,302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.46 : 52,913.45 = 15,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.46/52,913.45 = 15,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.46x = 52,913.45 × 15,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.46x = 821,806,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,806,370.94/35,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,302.78

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