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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.58, 53,165.43 and 15,733.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.58, 53,165.43 and 15,733.26 is: 23,585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.58 : 53,165.43 = 15,733.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.58/53,165.43 = 15,733.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.58x = 53,165.43 × 15,733.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.58x = 836,465,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,465,533.20/35,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,585.28

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