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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.81, 52,861.49 and 15,506.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.81, 52,861.49 and 15,506.02 is: 23,240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.81 : 52,861.49 = 15,506.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.81/52,861.49 = 15,506.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.81x = 52,861.49 × 15,506.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.81x = 819,671,321.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,671,321.17/35,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,240.69

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