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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.90, 52,903.76 and 10,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.90, 52,903.76 and 10,306.38 is: 15,460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.90 : 52,903.76 = 10,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.90/52,903.76 = 10,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.90x = 52,903.76 × 10,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.90x = 545,246,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,246,202.46/35,266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,460.57

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