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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,396.62, 53,088.64 and 10,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,396.62, 53,088.64 and 10,097.88 is: 15,145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,396.62 : 53,088.64 = 10,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,396.62/53,088.64 = 10,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,396.62x = 53,088.64 × 10,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,396.62x = 536,082,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,082,716.08/35,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,145.03

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