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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.44, 52,841.85 and 10,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.44, 52,841.85 and 10,265.14 is: 15,400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.44 : 52,841.85 = 10,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.44/52,841.85 = 10,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.44x = 52,841.85 × 10,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.44x = 542,428,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,428,988.11/35,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.10

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