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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.46, 52,889.64 and 10,298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.46, 52,889.64 and 10,298.36 is: 15,448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.46 : 52,889.64 = 10,298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.46/52,889.64 = 10,298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.46x = 52,889.64 × 10,298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.46x = 544,676,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,676,552.99/35,256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,448.99

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