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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,392.97, 53,073.57 and 10,424.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,392.97, 53,073.57 and 10,424.27 is: 15,631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,392.97 : 53,073.57 = 10,424.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,392.97/53,073.57 = 10,424.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,392.97x = 53,073.57 × 10,424.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,392.97x = 553,252,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,252,958.18/35,392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,631.72

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