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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,213.59, 52,823.85 and 10,253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,213.59, 52,823.85 and 10,253.89 is: 15,381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,213.59 : 52,823.85 = 10,253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,213.59/52,823.85 = 10,253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,213.59x = 52,823.85 × 10,253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,213.59x = 541,649,947.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,649,947.28/35,213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.84

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