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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,133.99, 52,706.49 and 15,149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,133.99, 52,706.49 and 15,149.16 is: 22,726.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,133.99 : 52,706.49 = 15,149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,133.99/52,706.49 = 15,149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,133.99x = 52,706.49 × 15,149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,133.99x = 798,459,050.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,459,050.05/35,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.11

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