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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,279.67, 52,927.58 and 15,292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,279.67, 52,927.58 and 15,292.51 is: 22,942.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,279.67 : 52,927.58 = 15,292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,279.67/52,927.58 = 15,292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,279.67x = 52,927.58 × 15,292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,279.67x = 809,395,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,395,546.43/35,279.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,942.26

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