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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,209.89, 52,806.53 and 10,243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,209.89, 52,806.53 and 10,243.26 is: 15,362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209.89 : 52,806.53 = 10,243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209.89/52,806.53 = 10,243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209.89x = 52,806.53 × 10,243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209.89x = 540,911,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,911,042.10/35,209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,362.47

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