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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256, 52,878.33 and 10,290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256, 52,878.33 and 10,290.18 is: 15,433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256 : 52,878.33 = 10,290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256/52,878.33 = 10,290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256x = 52,878.33 × 10,290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256x = 544,127,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,127,533.80/35,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,433.62

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