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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.43, 52,858.58 and 10,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.43, 52,858.58 and 10,277.08 is: 15,416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.43 : 52,858.58 = 10,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.43/52,858.58 = 10,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.43x = 52,858.58 × 10,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.43x = 543,231,671.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,231,671.81/35,237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,416.32

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