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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,307.94, 52,947.84 and 15,572.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,307.94, 52,947.84 and 15,572.50 is: 23,352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,307.94 : 52,947.84 = 15,572.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,307.94/52,947.84 = 15,572.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,307.94x = 52,947.84 × 15,572.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,307.94x = 824,530,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,530,238.40/35,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,352.54

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