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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,267.87, 52,909.85 and 15,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,267.87, 52,909.85 and 15,280.68 is: 22,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,267.87 : 52,909.85 = 15,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,267.87/52,909.85 = 15,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,267.87x = 52,909.85 × 15,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,267.87x = 808,498,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,498,260.35/35,267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,924.50

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