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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.67, 52,864.84 and 10,280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.67, 52,864.84 and 10,280.01 is: 15,418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.67 : 52,864.84 = 10,280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.67/52,864.84 = 10,280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.67x = 52,864.84 × 10,280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.67x = 543,451,083.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,451,083.85/35,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,418.51

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