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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.62, 52,845.56 and 10,606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.62, 52,845.56 and 10,606.62 is: 15,909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.62 : 52,845.56 = 10,606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.62/52,845.56 = 10,606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.62x = 52,845.56 × 10,606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.62x = 560,512,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,512,773.61/35,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,909.82

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