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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,288.39, 52,946.36 and 15,553.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,288.39, 52,946.36 and 15,553.08 is: 23,335.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,288.39 : 52,946.36 = 15,553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,288.39/52,946.36 = 15,553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,288.39x = 52,946.36 × 15,553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,288.39x = 823,478,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,478,953.35/35,288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,335.69

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