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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,207.67, 52,813.95 and 10,247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,207.67, 52,813.95 and 10,247.94 is: 15,372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,207.67 : 52,813.95 = 10,247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,207.67/52,813.95 = 10,247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,207.67x = 52,813.95 × 10,247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,207.67x = 541,234,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,234,190.76/35,207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.62

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