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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.10, 52,999.92 and 10,373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.10, 52,999.92 and 10,373.58 is: 15,560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.10 : 52,999.92 = 10,373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.10/52,999.92 = 10,373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.10x = 52,999.92 × 10,373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.10x = 549,798,910.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,798,910.11/35,333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.45

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