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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,284.54, 52,942.98 and 15,300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,284.54, 52,942.98 and 15,300.16 is: 22,957.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,284.54 : 52,942.98 = 15,300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,284.54/52,942.98 = 15,300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,284.54x = 52,942.98 × 15,300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,284.54x = 810,036,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,036,064.88/35,284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,957.25

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