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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,955.88, 53,914.82 and 15,956.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,955.88, 53,914.82 and 15,956.69 is: 23,926.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,955.88 : 53,914.82 = 15,956.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,955.88/53,914.82 = 15,956.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,955.88x = 53,914.82 × 15,956.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,955.88x = 860,301,809.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,301,809.54/35,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,926.59

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