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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,198.72, 52,806.32 and 10,239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,198.72, 52,806.32 and 10,239.32 is: 15,361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,198.72 : 52,806.32 = 10,239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,198.72/52,806.32 = 10,239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,198.72x = 52,806.32 × 10,239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,198.72x = 540,700,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,700,808.50/35,198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,361.38

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