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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,419.62, 53,111.52 and 15,704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,419.62, 53,111.52 and 15,704.22 is: 23,548.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,419.62 : 53,111.52 = 15,704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,419.62/53,111.52 = 15,704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,419.62x = 53,111.52 × 15,704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,419.62x = 834,074,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,074,994.61/35,419.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,548.39

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