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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,301.13, 52,958.98 and 10,341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,301.13, 52,958.98 and 10,341.99 is: 15,515.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,301.13 : 52,958.98 = 10,341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,301.13/52,958.98 = 10,341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,301.13x = 52,958.98 × 10,341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,301.13x = 547,701,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,701,254.50/35,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,515.12

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