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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,329.20, 52,977.60 and 15,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,329.20, 52,977.60 and 15,597.60 is: 23,389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,329.20 : 52,977.60 = 15,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,329.20/52,977.60 = 15,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,329.20x = 52,977.60 × 15,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,329.20x = 826,323,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,323,413.76/35,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,389.25

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