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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,486.73, 53,237.97 and 15,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,486.73, 53,237.97 and 15,499.44 is: 23,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,486.73 : 53,237.97 = 15,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,486.73/53,237.97 = 15,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,486.73x = 53,237.97 × 15,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,486.73x = 825,158,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,158,721.74/35,486.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.60

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