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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,491.42, 53,236.86 and 10,529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,491.42, 53,236.86 and 10,529.40 is: 15,794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,491.42 : 53,236.86 = 10,529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,491.42/53,236.86 = 10,529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,491.42x = 53,236.86 × 10,529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,491.42x = 560,552,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,552,193.68/35,491.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,794.02

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