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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,091.74, 52,602.14 and 15,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,091.74, 52,602.14 and 15,114.26 is: 22,656.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,091.74 : 52,602.14 = 15,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,091.74/52,602.14 = 15,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,091.74x = 52,602.14 × 15,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,091.74x = 795,042,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,042,420.52/35,091.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,656.11

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