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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,976.36, 53,951.58 and 15,201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,976.36, 53,951.58 and 15,201.48 is: 22,796.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,976.36 : 53,951.58 = 15,201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,976.36/53,951.58 = 15,201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,976.36x = 53,951.58 × 15,201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,976.36x = 820,143,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,143,864.34/35,976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,796.74

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