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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.28, 52,579.82 and 15,318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.28, 52,579.82 and 15,318.28 is: 22,984.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.28 : 52,579.82 = 15,318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.28/52,579.82 = 15,318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.28x = 52,579.82 × 15,318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.28x = 805,432,405.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,432,405.11/35,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,984.59

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