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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.92, 52,927.16 and 15,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.92, 52,927.16 and 15,565.44 is: 23,350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.92 : 52,927.16 = 15,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.92/52,927.16 = 15,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.92x = 52,927.16 × 15,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.92x = 823,834,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,834,533.35/35,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,350.05

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