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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,052.21, 52,566.99 and 15,056.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,052.21, 52,566.99 and 15,056.35 is: 22,579.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,052.21 : 52,566.99 = 15,056.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,052.21/52,566.99 = 15,056.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,052.21x = 52,566.99 × 15,056.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,052.21x = 791,466,812.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,466,812.01/35,052.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,579.66

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