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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,135.49, 52,708.74 and 15,150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,135.49, 52,708.74 and 15,150.66 is: 22,728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,135.49 : 52,708.74 = 15,150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,135.49/52,708.74 = 15,150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,135.49x = 52,708.74 × 15,150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,135.49x = 798,572,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,572,198.77/35,135.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.36

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