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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,663.49, 53,511.84 and 15,955.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,663.49, 53,511.84 and 15,955.38 is: 23,940.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663.49 : 53,511.84 = 15,955.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663.49/53,511.84 = 15,955.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663.49x = 53,511.84 × 15,955.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663.49x = 853,801,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,801,741.70/35,663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,940.50

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