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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,250.39, 52,863.03 and 10,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,250.39, 52,863.03 and 10,283.76 is: 15,421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,250.39 : 52,863.03 = 10,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,250.39/52,863.03 = 10,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,250.39x = 52,863.03 × 10,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,250.39x = 543,630,713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,630,713.39/35,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,421.98

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