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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.90, 52,494.68 and 15,279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.90, 52,494.68 and 15,279.02 is: 22,909.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.90 : 52,494.68 = 15,279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.90/52,494.68 = 15,279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.90x = 52,494.68 × 15,279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.90x = 802,067,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,067,041.34/35,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,909.72

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