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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,324.40, 52,986.60 and 15,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,324.40, 52,986.60 and 15,592.80 is: 23,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,324.40 : 52,986.60 = 15,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,324.40/52,986.60 = 15,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,324.40x = 52,986.60 × 15,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,324.40x = 826,209,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,209,456.48/35,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,389.20

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