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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,116.64, 52,624.43 and 15,120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,116.64, 52,624.43 and 15,120.64 is: 22,659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,116.64 : 52,624.43 = 15,120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,116.64/52,624.43 = 15,120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,116.64x = 52,624.43 × 15,120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,116.64x = 795,714,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,714,722.51/35,116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,659.20

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