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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,423.73, 53,131.14 and 10,463.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,423.73, 53,131.14 and 10,463.31 is: 15,693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,423.73 : 53,131.14 = 10,463.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,423.73/53,131.14 = 10,463.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,423.73x = 53,131.14 × 10,463.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,423.73x = 555,927,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,927,588.47/35,423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,693.65

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