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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.76, 52,924.20 and 15,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.76, 52,924.20 and 15,561.40 is: 23,342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.76 : 52,924.20 = 15,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.76/52,924.20 = 15,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.76x = 52,924.20 × 15,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.76x = 823,574,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,574,645.88/35,282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,342.13

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