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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,067.16, 52,601.82 and 15,335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,067.16, 52,601.82 and 15,335.56 is: 23,003.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,067.16 : 52,601.82 = 15,335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,067.16/52,601.82 = 15,335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,067.16x = 52,601.82 × 15,335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,067.16x = 806,678,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,678,366.72/35,067.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,003.81

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