Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,331.36, 52,997.04 and 15,630
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,331.36, 52,997.04 and 15,630 is: 23,445
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,331.36 : 52,997.04 = 15,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,331.36/52,997.04 = 15,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,331.36x = 52,997.04 × 15,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,331.36x = 828,343,735.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 828,343,735.20/35,331.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,445
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