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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.44, 53,949.66 and 15,190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.44, 53,949.66 and 15,190.12 is: 22,785.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.44 : 53,949.66 = 15,190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.44/53,949.66 = 15,190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.44x = 53,949.66 × 15,190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.44x = 819,501,809.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,501,809.36/35,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,785.18

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