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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,136.49, 52,710.24 and 15,151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,136.49, 52,710.24 and 15,151.66 is: 22,729.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,136.49 : 52,710.24 = 15,151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,136.49/52,710.24 = 15,151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,136.49x = 52,710.24 × 15,151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,136.49x = 798,647,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,647,635.00/35,136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.86

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