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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,661.06, 53,486.73 and 15,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,661.06, 53,486.73 and 15,934.32 is: 23,899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,661.06 : 53,486.73 = 15,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,661.06/53,486.73 = 15,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,661.06x = 53,486.73 × 15,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,661.06x = 852,274,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,274,671.57/35,661.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,899.31

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