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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,420.91, 53,094.92 and 15,708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,420.91, 53,094.92 and 15,708.75 is: 23,546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,420.91 : 53,094.92 = 15,708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,420.91/53,094.92 = 15,708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,420.91x = 53,094.92 × 15,708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,420.91x = 834,054,746.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,054,746.01/35,420.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.96

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