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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,331.08, 52,996.92 and 10,371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,331.08, 52,996.92 and 10,371.54 is: 15,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,331.08 : 52,996.92 = 10,371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,331.08/52,996.92 = 10,371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,331.08x = 52,996.92 × 10,371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,331.08x = 549,659,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,659,675.66/35,331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.40

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