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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.71, 52,887.76 and 15,534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.71, 52,887.76 and 15,534.50 is: 23,296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.71 : 52,887.76 = 15,534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.71/52,887.76 = 15,534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.71x = 52,887.76 × 15,534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.71x = 821,584,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,584,907.72/35,266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,296.33

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