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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.70, 52,874.85 and 15,536.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.70, 52,874.85 and 15,536.30 is: 23,285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.70 : 52,874.85 = 15,536.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.70/52,874.85 = 15,536.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.70x = 52,874.85 × 15,536.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.70x = 821,479,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,479,532.06/35,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,285.43

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