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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,330.58, 52,996.74 and 10,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,330.58, 52,996.74 and 10,368 is: 15,552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,330.58 : 52,996.74 = 10,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,330.58/52,996.74 = 10,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,330.58x = 52,996.74 × 10,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,330.58x = 549,470,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,470,200.32/35,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.26

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