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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,023.16, 52,534.74 and 15,028.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,023.16, 52,534.74 and 15,028.31 is: 22,542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,023.16 : 52,534.74 = 15,028.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,023.16/52,534.74 = 15,028.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,023.16x = 52,534.74 × 15,028.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,023.16x = 789,508,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,508,358.49/35,023.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,542.47

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