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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,484.23, 53,226.55 and 10,524.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,484.23, 53,226.55 and 10,524.47 is: 15,786.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,484.23 : 53,226.55 = 10,524.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,484.23/53,226.55 = 10,524.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,484.23x = 53,226.55 × 10,524.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,484.23x = 560,181,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,181,178.05/35,484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,786.76

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