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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.53, 52,934 and 15,294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.53, 52,934 and 15,294.12 is: 22,948.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.53 : 52,934 = 15,294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.53/52,934 = 15,294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.53x = 52,934 × 15,294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.53x = 809,578,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,578,948.08/35,278.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,948.21

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