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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.48, 52,464.98 and 15,246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.48, 52,464.98 and 15,246.59 is: 22,848.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.48 : 52,464.98 = 15,246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.48/52,464.98 = 15,246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.48x = 52,464.98 × 15,246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.48x = 799,911,815.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,911,815.21/35,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,848.43

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