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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,849.50, 53,774.25 and 15,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,849.50, 53,774.25 and 15,073 is: 22,609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,849.50 : 53,774.25 = 15,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,849.50/53,774.25 = 15,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,849.50x = 53,774.25 × 15,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,849.50x = 810,539,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,539,270.25/35,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,609.50

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