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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,368.38, 53,038.94 and 15,636.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,368.38, 53,038.94 and 15,636.11 is: 23,448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,368.38 : 53,038.94 = 15,636.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,368.38/53,038.94 = 15,636.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,368.38x = 53,038.94 × 15,636.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,368.38x = 829,322,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,322,356.75/35,368.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,448.13

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