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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,335.08, 52,983.98 and 15,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,335.08, 52,983.98 and 15,604.30 is: 23,398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,335.08 : 52,983.98 = 15,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,335.08/52,983.98 = 15,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,335.08x = 52,983.98 × 15,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,335.08x = 826,777,919.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,777,919.11/35,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,398.22

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