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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,406.59, 53,097.51 and 10,440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,406.59, 53,097.51 and 10,440.01 is: 15,656.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,406.59 : 53,097.51 = 10,440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,406.59/53,097.51 = 10,440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,406.59x = 53,097.51 × 10,440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,406.59x = 554,338,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,338,535.38/35,406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,656.37

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