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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,323.70, 52,993.74 and 10,362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,323.70, 52,993.74 and 10,362.74 is: 15,546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,323.70 : 52,993.74 = 10,362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,323.70/52,993.74 = 10,362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,323.70x = 52,993.74 × 10,362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,323.70x = 549,160,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,160,123.14/35,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,546.51

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