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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,270.76, 52,919.91 and 15,535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,270.76, 52,919.91 and 15,535.48 is: 23,309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,270.76 : 52,919.91 = 15,535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,270.76/52,919.91 = 15,535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,270.76x = 52,919.91 × 15,535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,270.76x = 822,136,012.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,136,012.85/35,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,309.28

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