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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,021.54, 52,502.45 and 15,285.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,021.54, 52,502.45 and 15,285.34 is: 22,914.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,021.54 : 52,502.45 = 15,285.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,021.54/52,502.45 = 15,285.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,021.54x = 52,502.45 × 15,285.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,021.54x = 802,517,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,517,799.08/35,021.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,914.98

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