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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.34, 52,902.91 and 10,305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.34, 52,902.91 and 10,305.82 is: 15,459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.34 : 52,902.91 = 10,305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.34/52,902.91 = 10,305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.34x = 52,902.91 × 10,305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.34x = 545,207,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,207,603.42/35,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,459.72

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