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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,332.26, 53,005.68 and 10,373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,332.26, 53,005.68 and 10,373.10 is: 15,561.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332.26 : 53,005.68 = 10,373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332.26/53,005.68 = 10,373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332.26x = 53,005.68 × 10,373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332.26x = 549,833,219.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,833,219.21/35,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,561.79

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