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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,223.20, 52,834.80 and 10,599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,223.20, 52,834.80 and 10,599.20 is: 15,898.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,223.20 : 52,834.80 = 10,599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,223.20/52,834.80 = 10,599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,223.20x = 52,834.80 × 10,599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,223.20x = 560,006,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,006,612.16/35,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,898.80

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