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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,029.03, 52,524.99 and 15,284.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,029.03, 52,524.99 and 15,284.53 is: 22,918.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,029.03 : 52,524.99 = 15,284.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,029.03/52,524.99 = 15,284.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,029.03x = 52,524.99 × 15,284.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,029.03x = 802,819,785.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,819,785.40/35,029.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,918.70

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