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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.85, 52,916.09 and 10,313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.85, 52,916.09 and 10,313.01 is: 15,471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.85 : 52,916.09 = 10,313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.85/52,916.09 = 10,313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.85x = 52,916.09 × 10,313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.85x = 545,724,113.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,724,113.77/35,272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,471.51

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