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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.70, 52,856.85 and 15,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.70, 52,856.85 and 15,524.30 is: 23,267.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.70 : 52,856.85 = 15,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.70/52,856.85 = 15,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.70x = 52,856.85 × 15,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.70x = 820,565,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,565,596.46/35,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,267.43

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