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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.46, 52,920.96 and 15,536.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.46, 52,920.96 and 15,536.14 is: 23,310.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.46 : 52,920.96 = 15,536.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.46/52,920.96 = 15,536.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.46x = 52,920.96 × 15,536.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.46x = 822,187,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,187,443.49/35,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,310.28

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