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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,627.28, 53,416.02 and 15,627.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,627.28, 53,416.02 and 15,627.18 is: 23,429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,627.28 : 53,416.02 = 15,627.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,627.28/53,416.02 = 15,627.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,627.28x = 53,416.02 × 15,627.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,627.28x = 834,741,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,741,759.42/35,627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,429.85

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