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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,985.36, 53,965.08 and 15,210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,985.36, 53,965.08 and 15,210.48 is: 22,810.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,985.36 : 53,965.08 = 15,210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,985.36/53,965.08 = 15,210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,985.36x = 53,965.08 × 15,210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,985.36x = 820,834,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,834,770.04/35,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,810.24

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