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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,329.84, 52,995.36 and 15,604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,329.84, 52,995.36 and 15,604.12 is: 23,406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,329.84 : 52,995.36 = 15,604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,329.84/52,995.36 = 15,604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,329.84x = 52,995.36 × 15,604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,329.84x = 826,945,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,945,956.88/35,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,406.45

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