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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,661.74, 53,492.56 and 10,701.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,661.74, 53,492.56 and 10,701.74 is: 16,052.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,661.74 : 53,492.56 = 10,701.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,661.74/53,492.56 = 10,701.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,661.74x = 53,492.56 × 10,701.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,661.74x = 572,463,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,463,469.05/35,661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,052.59

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