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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,425.62, 53,150.72 and 15,718.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,425.62, 53,150.72 and 15,718.01 is: 23,582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,425.62 : 53,150.72 = 15,718.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,425.62/53,150.72 = 15,718.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,425.62x = 53,150.72 × 15,718.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,425.62x = 835,423,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,423,204.12/35,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,582.46

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