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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,314.47, 52,957.62 and 15,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,314.47, 52,957.62 and 15,579 is: 23,362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,314.47 : 52,957.62 = 15,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,314.47/52,957.62 = 15,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,314.47x = 52,957.62 × 15,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,314.47x = 825,026,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,026,761.98/35,314.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,362.29

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