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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.46, 52,922.46 and 15,537.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.46, 52,922.46 and 15,537.14 is: 23,311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.46 : 52,922.46 = 15,537.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.46/52,922.46 = 15,537.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.46x = 52,922.46 × 15,537.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.46x = 822,263,670.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,263,670.16/35,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,311.78

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