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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,011.94, 52,517.82 and 15,008.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,011.94, 52,517.82 and 15,008.46 is: 22,512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,011.94 : 52,517.82 = 15,008.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,011.94/52,517.82 = 15,008.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,011.94x = 52,517.82 × 15,008.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,011.94x = 788,211,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,211,600.76/35,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.65

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