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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,342.55, 53,014.06 and 10,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,342.55, 53,014.06 and 10,382.50 is: 15,573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,342.55 : 53,014.06 = 10,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,342.55/53,014.06 = 10,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,342.55x = 53,014.06 × 10,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,342.55x = 550,418,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,418,477.95/35,342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,573.82

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