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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.28, 52,802.58 and 10,236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.28, 52,802.58 and 10,236.92 is: 15,357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.28 : 52,802.58 = 10,236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.28/52,802.58 = 10,236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.28x = 52,802.58 × 10,236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.28x = 540,535,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,535,787.25/35,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,357.75

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