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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327.70, 52,982.16 and 10,361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327.70, 52,982.16 and 10,361.04 is: 15,538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327.70 : 52,982.16 = 10,361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327.70/52,982.16 = 10,361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327.70x = 52,982.16 × 10,361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327.70x = 548,950,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,950,279.05/35,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,538.81

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