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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,622.98, 53,419.43 and 10,666.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,622.98, 53,419.43 and 10,666.58 is: 15,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,622.98 : 53,419.43 = 10,666.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,622.98/53,419.43 = 10,666.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,622.98x = 53,419.43 × 10,666.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,622.98x = 569,802,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,802,303.22/35,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.36

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