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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,631.17, 53,438.24 and 10,664.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,631.17, 53,438.24 and 10,664.51 is: 15,994.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,631.17 : 53,438.24 = 10,664.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,631.17/53,438.24 = 10,664.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,631.17x = 53,438.24 × 10,664.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,631.17x = 569,892,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,892,719.92/35,631.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,994.22

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