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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,328.36, 52,992.54 and 15,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,328.36, 52,992.54 and 15,627 is: 23,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,328.36 : 52,992.54 = 15,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,328.36/52,992.54 = 15,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,328.36x = 52,992.54 × 15,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,328.36x = 828,114,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,114,422.58/35,328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,440.50

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