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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.58, 52,972.52 and 10,351.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.58, 52,972.52 and 10,351.55 is: 15,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.58 : 52,972.52 = 10,351.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.58/52,972.52 = 10,351.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.58x = 52,972.52 × 10,351.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.58x = 548,347,770.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,347,770.08/35,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,529.72

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