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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.93, 52,872.18 and 15,513.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.93, 52,872.18 and 15,513.15 is: 23,251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.93 : 52,872.18 = 15,513.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.93/52,872.18 = 15,513.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.93x = 52,872.18 × 15,513.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.93x = 820,214,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,214,059.17/35,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.38

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