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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.81, 52,524.24 and 15,008.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.81, 52,524.24 and 15,008.91 is: 22,518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.81 : 52,524.24 = 15,008.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.81/52,524.24 = 15,008.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.81x = 52,524.24 × 15,008.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.81x = 788,331,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,331,590.98/35,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,518.73

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