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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243.67, 52,867.95 and 10,283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243.67, 52,867.95 and 10,283.94 is: 15,426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243.67 : 52,867.95 = 10,283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243.67/52,867.95 = 10,283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243.67x = 52,867.95 × 10,283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243.67x = 543,690,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,690,825.72/35,243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,426.62

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