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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.72, 52,835.76 and 10,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.72, 52,835.76 and 10,257.20 is: 15,388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.72 : 52,835.76 = 10,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.72/52,835.76 = 10,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.72x = 52,835.76 × 10,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.72x = 541,946,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,946,957.47/35,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,388.47

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