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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.58, 52,867.39 and 10,284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.58, 52,867.39 and 10,284.74 is: 15,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.58 : 52,867.39 = 10,284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.58/52,867.39 = 10,284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.58x = 52,867.39 × 10,284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.58x = 543,727,360.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,727,360.63/35,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,427.26

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