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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,296.18, 52,902.48 and 15,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,296.18, 52,902.48 and 15,533.44 is: 23,281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,296.18 : 52,902.48 = 15,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,296.18/52,902.48 = 15,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,296.18x = 52,902.48 × 15,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,296.18x = 821,757,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,757,498.93/35,296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,281.77

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