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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.30, 52,983.45 and 15,579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.30, 52,983.45 and 15,579.90 is: 23,369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.30 : 52,983.45 = 15,579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.30/52,983.45 = 15,579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.30x = 52,983.45 × 15,579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.30x = 825,476,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,476,852.66/35,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,369.85

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