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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,845.79, 53,783.39 and 15,844.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,845.79, 53,783.39 and 15,844.71 is: 23,773.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,845.79 : 53,783.39 = 15,844.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,845.79/53,783.39 = 15,844.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,845.79x = 53,783.39 × 15,844.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,845.79x = 852,182,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,182,138.14/35,845.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,773.57

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