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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.40, 52,853.10 and 10,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.40, 52,853.10 and 10,608.20 is: 15,912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.40 : 52,853.10 = 10,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.40/52,853.10 = 10,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.40x = 52,853.10 × 10,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.40x = 560,676,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,676,255.42/35,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,912.30

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