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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,308.26, 52,969.68 and 10,349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,308.26, 52,969.68 and 10,349.12 is: 15,525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,308.26 : 52,969.68 = 10,349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,308.26/52,969.68 = 10,349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,308.26x = 52,969.68 × 10,349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,308.26x = 548,189,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,189,574.68/35,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,525.82

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