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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,326.08, 52,970.46 and 15,595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,326.08, 52,970.46 and 15,595.32 is: 23,384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,326.08 : 52,970.46 = 15,595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,326.08/52,970.46 = 15,595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,326.08x = 52,970.46 × 15,595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,326.08x = 826,091,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,091,274.25/35,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,384.74

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