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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.97, 52,930.16 and 15,291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.97, 52,930.16 and 15,291.56 is: 22,944.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.97 : 52,930.16 = 15,291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.97/52,930.16 = 15,291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.97x = 52,930.16 × 15,291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.97x = 809,384,640.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,384,640.99/35,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,944.36

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