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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,325.20, 52,996.00 and 10,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,325.20, 52,996.00 and 10,364.24 is: 15,548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,325.20 : 52,996.00 = 10,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,325.20/52,996.00 = 10,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,325.20x = 52,996.00 × 10,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,325.20x = 549,262,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,262,972.15/35,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.76

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