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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,451.62, 53,171.96 and 15,726.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,451.62, 53,171.96 and 15,726.70 is: 23,587.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,451.62 : 53,171.96 = 15,726.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,451.62/53,171.96 = 15,726.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,451.62x = 53,171.96 × 15,726.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,451.62x = 836,219,251.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,219,251.77/35,451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,587.62

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