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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,355.57, 53,033.73 and 10,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,355.57, 53,033.73 and 10,396.09 is: 15,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,355.57 : 53,033.73 = 10,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,355.57/53,033.73 = 10,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,355.57x = 53,033.73 × 10,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,355.57x = 551,343,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,343,430.12/35,355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,594.25

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