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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,349.94, 53,011.92 and 10,383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,349.94, 53,011.92 and 10,383.58 is: 15,571.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,349.94 : 53,011.92 = 10,383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,349.94/53,011.92 = 10,383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,349.94x = 53,011.92 × 10,383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,349.94x = 550,453,512.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,453,512.27/35,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.55

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