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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.28, 52,912.91 and 10,314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.28, 52,912.91 and 10,314.32 is: 15,471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.28 : 52,912.91 = 10,314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.28/52,912.91 = 10,314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.28x = 52,912.91 × 10,314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.28x = 545,760,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,760,447.09/35,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,471.47

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