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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.19, 53,949.29 and 15,189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.19, 53,949.29 and 15,189.87 is: 22,784.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.19 : 53,949.29 = 15,189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.19/53,949.29 = 15,189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.19x = 53,949.29 × 15,189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.19x = 819,482,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,482,625.74/35,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,784.81

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