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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,305.29, 52,953.31 and 15,579.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,305.29, 52,953.31 and 15,579.23 is: 23,366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,305.29 : 52,953.31 = 15,579.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,305.29/52,953.31 = 15,579.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,305.29x = 52,953.31 × 15,579.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,305.29x = 824,971,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,971,550.46/35,305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,366.80

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