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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,969.31, 53,975.84 and 15,192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,969.31, 53,975.84 and 15,192.81 is: 22,798.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,969.31 : 53,975.84 = 15,192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,969.31/53,975.84 = 15,192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,969.31x = 53,975.84 × 15,192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,969.31x = 820,044,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,044,681.71/35,969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,798.45

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