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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,295.99, 52,944.06 and 15,027.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,295.99, 52,944.06 and 15,027.51 is: 22,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,295.99 : 52,944.06 = 15,027.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,295.99/52,944.06 = 15,027.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,295.99x = 52,944.06 × 15,027.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,295.99x = 795,617,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,617,391.09/35,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.30

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