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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,021.16, 52,531.74 and 15,026.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,021.16, 52,531.74 and 15,026.04 is: 22,539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,021.16 : 52,531.74 = 15,026.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,021.16/52,531.74 = 15,026.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,021.16x = 52,531.74 × 15,026.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,021.16x = 789,344,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,344,026.51/35,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,539.06

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