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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.54, 52,902.33 and 14,995.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.54, 52,902.33 and 14,995.38 is: 22,483.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.54 : 52,902.33 = 14,995.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.54/52,902.33 = 14,995.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.54x = 52,902.33 × 14,995.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.54x = 793,290,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,290,541.24/35,282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,483.94

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