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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,330.83, 52,996.55 and 10,371.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,330.83, 52,996.55 and 10,371.29 is: 15,557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,330.83 : 52,996.55 = 10,371.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,330.83/52,996.55 = 10,371.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,330.83x = 52,996.55 × 10,371.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,330.83x = 549,642,272.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,642,272.21/35,330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.02

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