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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,059.96, 51,076.98 and 15,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,059.96, 51,076.98 and 15,579 is: 23,362.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,059.96 : 51,076.98 = 15,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,059.96/51,076.98 = 15,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,059.96x = 51,076.98 × 15,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,059.96x = 795,728,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,728,271.42/34,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,362.57

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