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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,407.94, 53,087.31 and 15,675.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,407.94, 53,087.31 and 15,675.74 is: 23,502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,407.94 : 53,087.31 = 15,675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,407.94/53,087.31 = 15,675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,407.94x = 53,087.31 × 15,675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,407.94x = 832,182,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,182,603.42/35,407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,502.71

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