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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.94, 52,876.68 and 15,516.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.94, 52,876.68 and 15,516.14 is: 23,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.94 : 52,876.68 = 15,516.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.94/52,876.68 = 15,516.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.94x = 52,876.68 × 15,516.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.94x = 820,441,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,441,969.62/35,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.86

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