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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,195.93, 52,802.55 and 10,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,195.93, 52,802.55 and 10,236.20 is: 15,356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,195.93 : 52,802.55 = 10,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,195.93/52,802.55 = 10,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,195.93x = 52,802.55 × 10,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,195.93x = 540,497,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,497,462.31/35,195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,356.82

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