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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,778.02, 53,686.46 and 15,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,778.02, 53,686.46 and 15,016.10 is: 22,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,778.02 : 53,686.46 = 15,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,778.02/53,686.46 = 15,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,778.02x = 53,686.46 × 15,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,778.02x = 806,161,021.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,161,021.11/35,778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,532.30

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