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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,611.07, 53,426.52 and 15,622.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,611.07, 53,426.52 and 15,622.43 is: 23,437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,611.07 : 53,426.52 = 15,622.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,611.07/53,426.52 = 15,622.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,611.07x = 53,426.52 × 15,622.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,611.07x = 834,651,801.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,651,801.71/35,611.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,437.99

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