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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,245.67, 52,863.35 and 10,279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,245.67, 52,863.35 and 10,279.01 is: 15,417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,245.67 : 52,863.35 = 10,279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,245.67/52,863.35 = 10,279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,245.67x = 52,863.35 × 10,279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,245.67x = 543,382,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,382,587.57/35,245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,417.00

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