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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.94, 52,923.84 and 15,556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.94, 52,923.84 and 15,556.50 is: 23,328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.94 : 52,923.84 = 15,556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.94/52,923.84 = 15,556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.94x = 52,923.84 × 15,556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.94x = 823,309,716.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,309,716.96/35,291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,328.55

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