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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.21, 52,902.72 and 10,305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.21, 52,902.72 and 10,305.70 is: 15,459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.21 : 52,902.72 = 10,305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.21/52,902.72 = 10,305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.21x = 52,902.72 × 10,305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.21x = 545,199,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,199,429.25/35,266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,459.54

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