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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,329.34, 52,954.53 and 15,315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,329.34, 52,954.53 and 15,315.74 is: 22,956.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,329.34 : 52,954.53 = 15,315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,329.34/52,954.53 = 15,315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,329.34x = 52,954.53 × 15,315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,329.34x = 811,037,548.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,037,548.53/35,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,956.49

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