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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,326.20, 52,997.50 and 10,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,326.20, 52,997.50 and 10,365.24 is: 15,550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,326.20 : 52,997.50 = 10,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,326.20/52,997.50 = 10,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,326.20x = 52,997.50 × 10,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,326.20x = 549,331,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,331,806.90/35,326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.27

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