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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.81, 52,857.80 and 10,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.81, 52,857.80 and 10,277.26 is: 15,416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.81 : 52,857.80 = 10,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.81/52,857.80 = 10,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.81x = 52,857.80 × 10,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.81x = 543,233,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,233,353.63/35,237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,416.21

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