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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,966.94, 53,950.41 and 15,190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,966.94, 53,950.41 and 15,190.62 is: 22,785.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,966.94 : 53,950.41 = 15,190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,966.94/53,950.41 = 15,190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,966.94x = 53,950.41 × 15,190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,966.94x = 819,540,177.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,540,177.15/35,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,785.93

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