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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,365.73, 53,041.10 and 10,399.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,365.73, 53,041.10 and 10,399.01 is: 15,596.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,365.73 : 53,041.10 = 10,399.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,365.73/53,041.10 = 10,399.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,365.73x = 53,041.10 × 10,399.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,365.73x = 551,574,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,574,929.31/35,365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.31

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