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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.09, 52,920.72 and 15,287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.09, 52,920.72 and 15,287.94 is: 22,935.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.09 : 52,920.72 = 15,287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.09/52,920.72 = 15,287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.09x = 52,920.72 × 15,287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.09x = 809,048,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,048,715.68/35,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,935.41

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