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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,437.64, 53,126.28 and 15,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,437.64, 53,126.28 and 15,705.44 is: 23,544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,437.64 : 53,126.28 = 15,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,437.64/53,126.28 = 15,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,437.64x = 53,126.28 × 15,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,437.64x = 834,371,602.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,371,602.96/35,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,544.78

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