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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,226.21, 52,848.51 and 10,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,226.21, 52,848.51 and 10,265.73 is: 15,401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,226.21 : 52,848.51 = 10,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,226.21/52,848.51 = 10,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,226.21x = 52,848.51 × 10,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,226.21x = 542,528,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,528,534.56/35,226.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.27

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