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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.12, 52,889.22 and 15,541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.12, 52,889.22 and 15,541.08 is: 23,290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.12 : 52,889.22 = 15,541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.12/52,889.22 = 15,541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.12x = 52,889.22 × 15,541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.12x = 821,955,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,955,599.16/35,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,290.06

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