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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.28, 52,976.55 and 10,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.28, 52,976.55 and 10,354.24 is: 15,533.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.28 : 52,976.55 = 10,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.28/52,976.55 = 10,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.28x = 52,976.55 × 10,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.28x = 548,531,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,531,913.07/35,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,533.74

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