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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,458.91, 53,188.92 and 10,501.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,458.91, 53,188.92 and 10,501.49 is: 15,752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,458.91 : 53,188.92 = 10,501.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,458.91/53,188.92 = 10,501.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,458.91x = 53,188.92 × 10,501.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,458.91x = 558,562,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,562,911.49/35,458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,752.40

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