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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,250, 52,869.33 and 10,284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,250, 52,869.33 and 10,284.18 is: 15,424.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,250 : 52,869.33 = 10,284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,250/52,869.33 = 10,284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,250x = 52,869.33 × 10,284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,250x = 543,717,706.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,717,706.20/35,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,424.62

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