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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,280.42, 52,928.71 and 15,293.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,280.42, 52,928.71 and 15,293.26 is: 22,943.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,280.42 : 52,928.71 = 15,293.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,280.42/52,928.71 = 15,293.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,280.42x = 52,928.71 × 15,293.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,280.42x = 809,452,447.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,452,447.03/35,280.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,943.39

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