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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,267.46, 52,914.95 and 15,532.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,267.46, 52,914.95 and 15,532.14 is: 23,304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,267.46 : 52,914.95 = 15,532.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,267.46/52,914.95 = 15,532.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,267.46x = 52,914.95 × 15,532.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,267.46x = 821,882,411.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,882,411.49/35,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,304.27

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