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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.18, 52,905.51 and 15,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.18, 52,905.51 and 15,535.44 is: 23,284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.18 : 52,905.51 = 15,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.18/52,905.51 = 15,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.18x = 52,905.51 × 15,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.18x = 821,910,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,910,376.27/35,298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,284.78

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