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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,932.81, 53,874.35 and 15,931.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,932.81, 53,874.35 and 15,931.37 is: 23,886.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,932.81 : 53,874.35 = 15,931.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,932.81/53,874.35 = 15,931.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,932.81x = 53,874.35 × 15,931.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,932.81x = 858,292,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,292,123.70/35,932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,886.03

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