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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.59, 52,919.97 and 15,287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.59, 52,919.97 and 15,287.44 is: 22,934.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.59 : 52,919.97 = 15,287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.59/52,919.97 = 15,287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.59x = 52,919.97 × 15,287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.59x = 809,010,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,010,775.77/35,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.66

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