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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,260.65, 52,895.93 and 10,302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,260.65, 52,895.93 and 10,302.54 is: 15,455.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,260.65 : 52,895.93 = 10,302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,260.65/52,895.93 = 10,302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,260.65x = 52,895.93 × 10,302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,260.65x = 544,962,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,962,383.15/35,260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.26

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