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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,021.16, 52,531.74 and 15,026.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,021.16, 52,531.74 and 15,026.31 is: 22,539.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,021.16 : 52,531.74 = 15,026.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,021.16/52,531.74 = 15,026.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,021.16x = 52,531.74 × 15,026.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,021.16x = 789,358,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,358,210.08/35,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,539.47

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