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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,270.46, 52,919.46 and 15,535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,270.46, 52,919.46 and 15,535.14 is: 23,308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,270.46 : 52,919.46 = 15,535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,270.46/52,919.46 = 15,535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,270.46x = 52,919.46 × 15,535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,270.46x = 822,111,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,111,219.82/35,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,308.78

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