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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.50, 52,930.35 and 15,294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.50, 52,930.35 and 15,294.36 is: 22,945.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.50 : 52,930.35 = 15,294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.50/52,930.35 = 15,294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.50x = 52,930.35 × 15,294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.50x = 809,535,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,535,827.83/35,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,945.05

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