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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.82, 52,905.59 and 10,305.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.82, 52,905.59 and 10,305.99 is: 15,460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.82 : 52,905.59 = 10,305.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.82/52,905.59 = 10,305.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.82x = 52,905.59 × 10,305.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.82x = 545,244,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,244,481.48/35,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,460.99

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