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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,209.59, 52,817.85 and 10,249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,209.59, 52,817.85 and 10,249.89 is: 15,375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209.59 : 52,817.85 = 10,249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209.59/52,817.85 = 10,249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209.59x = 52,817.85 × 10,249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209.59x = 541,377,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,377,152.54/35,209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,375.84

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