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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.25, 52,870.88 and 10,623.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.25, 52,870.88 and 10,623.25 is: 15,934.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.25 : 52,870.88 = 10,623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.25/52,870.88 = 10,623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.25x = 52,870.88 × 10,623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.25x = 561,660,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,660,575.96/35,247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,934.88

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