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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,662.54, 53,482.26 and 15,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,662.54, 53,482.26 and 15,955.24 is: 23,927.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,662.54 : 53,482.26 = 15,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,662.54/53,482.26 = 15,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,662.54x = 53,482.26 × 15,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,662.54x = 853,322,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,322,294.04/35,662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,927.69

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