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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.97, 52,884.39 and 10,294.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.97, 52,884.39 and 10,294.86 is: 15,443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.97 : 52,884.39 = 10,294.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.97/52,884.39 = 10,294.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.97x = 52,884.39 × 10,294.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.97x = 544,437,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,437,628.16/35,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,443.74

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