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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,285.60, 52,922.92 and 10,319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,285.60, 52,922.92 and 10,319.78 is: 15,478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,285.60 : 52,922.92 = 10,319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,285.60/52,922.92 = 10,319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,285.60x = 52,922.92 × 10,319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,285.60x = 546,152,839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,152,839.76/35,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,478.07

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