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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,347.31, 53,029.89 and 10,388.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,347.31, 53,029.89 and 10,388.15 is: 15,584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,347.31 : 53,029.89 = 10,388.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,347.31/53,029.89 = 10,388.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,347.31x = 53,029.89 × 10,388.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,347.31x = 550,882,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,882,186.65/35,347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,584.84

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