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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327.52, 52,997.04 and 10,368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327.52, 52,997.04 and 10,368.38 is: 15,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327.52 : 52,997.04 = 10,368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327.52/52,997.04 = 10,368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327.52x = 52,997.04 × 10,368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327.52x = 549,493,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,493,449.60/35,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,554.26

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