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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,332.76, 52,998.38 and 10,372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,332.76, 52,998.38 and 10,372.25 is: 15,558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332.76 : 52,998.38 = 10,372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332.76/52,998.38 = 10,372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332.76x = 52,998.38 × 10,372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332.76x = 549,712,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,712,130.10/35,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.15

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