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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,331.57, 52,997.67 and 10,372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,331.57, 52,997.67 and 10,372.05 is: 15,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,331.57 : 52,997.67 = 10,372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,331.57/52,997.67 = 10,372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,331.57x = 52,997.67 × 10,372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,331.57x = 549,694,483.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,694,483.12/35,331.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.17

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