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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.97, 52,923.83 and 15,556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.97, 52,923.83 and 15,556.50 is: 23,328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.97 : 52,923.83 = 15,556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.97/52,923.83 = 15,556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.97x = 52,923.83 × 15,556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.97x = 823,309,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,309,483.61/35,291.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,328.52

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