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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.71, 52,876.87 and 10,289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.71, 52,876.87 and 10,289.48 is: 15,435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.71 : 52,876.87 = 10,289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.71/52,876.87 = 10,289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.71x = 52,876.87 × 10,289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.71x = 544,075,206.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,075,206.22/35,247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,435.76

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