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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,199.09, 52,802.10 and 10,239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,199.09, 52,802.10 and 10,239.39 is: 15,360.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,199.09 : 52,802.10 = 10,239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,199.09/52,802.10 = 10,239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,199.09x = 52,802.10 × 10,239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,199.09x = 540,661,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,661,294.72/35,199.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,360.09

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