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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,905.68, 53,833.41 and 15,905.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,905.68, 53,833.41 and 15,905.43 is: 23,847.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,905.68 : 53,833.41 = 15,905.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,905.68/53,833.41 = 15,905.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,905.68x = 53,833.41 × 15,905.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,905.68x = 856,243,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,243,534.42/35,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,847.02

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