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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.57, 53,949.85 and 15,190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.57, 53,949.85 and 15,190.25 is: 22,785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.57 : 53,949.85 = 15,190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.57/53,949.85 = 15,190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.57x = 53,949.85 × 15,190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.57x = 819,511,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,511,401.24/35,966.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,785.37

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