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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,284.79, 52,915.44 and 10,326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,284.79, 52,915.44 and 10,326.26 is: 15,485.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,284.79 : 52,915.44 = 10,326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,284.79/52,915.44 = 10,326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,284.79x = 52,915.44 × 10,326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,284.79x = 546,418,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,418,591.45/35,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,485.95

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