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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,442.46, 53,147.49 and 15,451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,442.46, 53,147.49 and 15,451.16 is: 23,169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,442.46 : 53,147.49 = 15,451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,442.46/53,147.49 = 15,451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,442.46x = 53,147.49 × 15,451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,442.46x = 821,190,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,190,134.82/35,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,169.67

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