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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.70, 53,206.46 and 15,478.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.70, 53,206.46 and 15,478.43 is: 23,221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.70 : 53,206.46 = 15,478.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.70/53,206.46 = 15,478.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.70x = 53,206.46 × 15,478.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.70x = 823,552,123.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,552,123.23/35,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,221.09

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