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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.95, 52,901.13 and 10,309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.95, 52,901.13 and 10,309.44 is: 15,460.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.95 : 52,901.13 = 10,309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.95/52,901.13 = 10,309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.95x = 52,901.13 × 10,309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.95x = 545,381,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,381,025.67/35,275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,460.42

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