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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,206.59, 52,813.35 and 10,246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,206.59, 52,813.35 and 10,246.89 is: 15,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,206.59 : 52,813.35 = 10,246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,206.59/52,813.35 = 10,246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,206.59x = 52,813.35 × 10,246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,206.59x = 541,172,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,172,587.98/35,206.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,371.34

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