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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,324.08, 52,981.56 and 15,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,324.08, 52,981.56 and 15,598 is: 23,394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,324.08 : 52,981.56 = 15,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,324.08/52,981.56 = 15,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,324.08x = 52,981.56 × 15,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,324.08x = 826,406,372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,406,372.88/35,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,394.99

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