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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.50, 52,514.16 and 15,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.50, 52,514.16 and 15,006.02 is: 22,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.50 : 52,514.16 = 15,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.50/52,514.16 = 15,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.50x = 52,514.16 × 15,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.50x = 788,028,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,028,427.40/35,009.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,508.99

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