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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.76, 52,865.07 and 10,280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.76, 52,865.07 and 10,280.10 is: 15,418.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.76 : 52,865.07 = 10,280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.76/52,865.07 = 10,280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.76x = 52,865.07 × 10,280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.76x = 543,458,206.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,458,206.11/35,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,418.67

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