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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.27, 52,983.68 and 10,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.27, 52,983.68 and 10,362.72 is: 15,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.27 : 52,983.68 = 10,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.27/52,983.68 = 10,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.27x = 52,983.68 × 10,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.27x = 549,055,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,055,040.41/35,322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.16

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