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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,015.06, 52,493.22 and 15,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,015.06, 52,493.22 and 15,278.60 is: 22,905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,015.06 : 52,493.22 = 15,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,015.06/52,493.22 = 15,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,015.06x = 52,493.22 × 15,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,015.06x = 802,022,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,022,911.09/35,015.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,905.08

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