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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,905.36, 53,845.08 and 15,130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,905.36, 53,845.08 and 15,130.48 is: 22,690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,905.36 : 53,845.08 = 15,130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,905.36/53,845.08 = 15,130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,905.36x = 53,845.08 × 15,130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,905.36x = 814,701,906.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,701,906.04/35,905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.26

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