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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,008.81, 52,525.74 and 15,009.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,008.81, 52,525.74 and 15,009.91 is: 22,520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,008.81 : 52,525.74 = 15,009.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,008.81/52,525.74 = 15,009.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,008.81x = 52,525.74 × 15,009.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,008.81x = 788,406,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,406,630.08/35,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,520.24

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