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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.46, 52,910.74 and 15,281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.46, 52,910.74 and 15,281.27 is: 22,925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.46 : 52,910.74 = 15,281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.46/52,910.74 = 15,281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.46x = 52,910.74 × 15,281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.46x = 808,543,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,543,256.80/35,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,925.39

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