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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,022.16, 52,533.24 and 15,027.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,022.16, 52,533.24 and 15,027.31 is: 22,540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,022.16 : 52,533.24 = 15,027.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,022.16/52,533.24 = 15,027.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,022.16x = 52,533.24 × 15,027.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,022.16x = 789,433,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,433,282.78/35,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.97

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