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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,968.31, 53,974.34 and 15,191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,968.31, 53,974.34 and 15,191.81 is: 22,796.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,968.31 : 53,974.34 = 15,191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,968.31/53,974.34 = 15,191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,968.31x = 53,974.34 × 15,191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,968.31x = 819,968,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,968,034.10/35,968.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,796.96

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