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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.35, 53,205.81 and 10,507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.35, 53,205.81 and 10,507.36 is: 15,763.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.35 : 53,205.81 = 10,507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.35/53,205.81 = 10,507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.35x = 53,205.81 × 10,507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.35x = 559,052,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,052,599.76/35,465.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,763.35

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