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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253, 52,873.82 and 10,287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253, 52,873.82 and 10,287.18 is: 15,429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253 : 52,873.82 = 10,287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253/52,873.82 = 10,287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253x = 52,873.82 × 10,287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253x = 543,922,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,922,503.63/35,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,429.11

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