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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,529.96, 53,285.66 and 10,563.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,529.96, 53,285.66 and 10,563.29 is: 15,842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,529.96 : 53,285.66 = 10,563.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,529.96/53,285.66 = 10,563.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,529.96x = 53,285.66 × 10,563.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,529.96x = 562,871,879.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,871,879.42/35,529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,842.18

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