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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.83, 52,902.16 and 10,305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.83, 52,902.16 and 10,305.32 is: 15,458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.83 : 52,902.16 = 10,305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.83/52,902.16 = 10,305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.83x = 52,902.16 × 10,305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.83x = 545,173,397.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,173,397.22/35,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,458.97

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