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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,656.39, 53,476.48 and 15,924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,656.39, 53,476.48 and 15,924.25 is: 23,882.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,656.39 : 53,476.48 = 15,924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,656.39/53,476.48 = 15,924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,656.39x = 53,476.48 × 15,924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,656.39x = 851,572,836.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,572,836.64/35,656.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,882.76

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