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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,323.63, 52,992.77 and 10,364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,323.63, 52,992.77 and 10,364.49 is: 15,548.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,323.63 : 52,992.77 = 10,364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,323.63/52,992.77 = 10,364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,323.63x = 52,992.77 × 10,364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,323.63x = 549,242,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,242,982.91/35,323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.88

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