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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255, 52,884.66 and 10,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255, 52,884.66 and 10,631 is: 15,947.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255 : 52,884.66 = 10,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255/52,884.66 = 10,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255x = 52,884.66 × 10,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255x = 562,216,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,216,820.46/35,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,947.15

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