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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,359.22, 53,046.66 and 10,399.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,359.22, 53,046.66 and 10,399.41 is: 15,601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,359.22 : 53,046.66 = 10,399.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,359.22/53,046.66 = 10,399.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,359.22x = 53,046.66 × 10,399.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,359.22x = 551,653,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,653,966.47/35,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,601.42

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