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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.94, 52,896.65 and 10,306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.94, 52,896.65 and 10,306.44 is: 15,455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.94 : 52,896.65 = 10,306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.94/52,896.65 = 10,306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.94x = 52,896.65 × 10,306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.94x = 545,176,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,176,097.89/35,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.93

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