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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.44, 53,228.76 and 15,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.44, 53,228.76 and 15,754.24 is: 23,636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.44 : 53,228.76 = 15,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.44/53,228.76 = 15,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.44x = 53,228.76 × 15,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.44x = 838,578,659.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,578,659.94/35,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,636.96

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