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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,068.16, 52,603.32 and 15,336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,068.16, 52,603.32 and 15,336.56 is: 23,005.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,068.16 : 52,603.32 = 15,336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,068.16/52,603.32 = 15,336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,068.16x = 52,603.32 × 15,336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,068.16x = 806,753,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,753,973.38/35,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.31

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