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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.50, 52,853.25 and 10,611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.50, 52,853.25 and 10,611.50 is: 15,917.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.50 : 52,853.25 = 10,611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.50/52,853.25 = 10,611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.50x = 52,853.25 × 10,611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.50x = 560,852,262.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,852,262.38/35,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,917.25

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