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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,249, 52,867.83 and 10,283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,249, 52,867.83 and 10,283.18 is: 15,423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,249 : 52,867.83 = 10,283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,249/52,867.83 = 10,283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,249x = 52,867.83 × 10,283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,249x = 543,649,412.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,649,412.10/35,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.12

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