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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,436.85, 53,147.97 and 15,702.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,436.85, 53,147.97 and 15,702.82 is: 23,550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,436.85 : 53,147.97 = 15,702.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,436.85/53,147.97 = 15,702.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,436.85x = 53,147.97 × 15,702.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,436.85x = 834,572,873.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,572,873.41/35,436.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,550.99

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