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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327.08, 52,971.96 and 15,596.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327.08, 52,971.96 and 15,596.32 is: 23,386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327.08 : 52,971.96 = 15,596.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327.08/52,971.96 = 15,596.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327.08x = 52,971.96 × 15,596.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327.08x = 826,167,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,167,639.19/35,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,386.24

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