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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,639.23, 53,458.88 and 10,681.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,639.23, 53,458.88 and 10,681.92 is: 16,022.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,639.23 : 53,458.88 = 10,681.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,639.23/53,458.88 = 10,681.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,639.23x = 53,458.88 × 10,681.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,639.23x = 571,043,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,043,479.45/35,639.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.89

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