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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.20, 52,929.60 and 15,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.20, 52,929.60 and 15,565.60 is: 23,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.20 : 52,929.60 = 15,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.20/52,929.60 = 15,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.20x = 52,929.60 × 15,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.20x = 823,880,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,880,981.76/35,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,341.26

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