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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,476.44, 53,227.26 and 15,753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,476.44, 53,227.26 and 15,753.24 is: 23,635.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,476.44 : 53,227.26 = 15,753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,476.44/53,227.26 = 15,753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,476.44x = 53,227.26 × 15,753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,476.44x = 838,501,801.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,501,801.32/35,476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,635.46

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