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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,293.39, 52,907.59 and 15,290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,293.39, 52,907.59 and 15,290.31 is: 22,921.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,293.39 : 52,907.59 = 15,290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,293.39/52,907.59 = 15,290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,293.39x = 52,907.59 × 15,290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,293.39x = 808,973,669.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,973,669.97/35,293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,921.39

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