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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.49, 53,277.08 and 10,552.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.49, 53,277.08 and 10,552.73 is: 15,831.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.49 : 53,277.08 = 10,552.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.49/53,277.08 = 10,552.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.49x = 53,277.08 × 10,552.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.49x = 562,218,587.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,218,587.66/35,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,831.57

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