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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,425.28, 53,119.44 and 10,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,425.28, 53,119.44 and 10,462.16 is: 15,687.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,425.28 : 53,119.44 = 10,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,425.28/53,119.44 = 10,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,425.28x = 53,119.44 × 10,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,425.28x = 555,744,080.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,744,080.39/35,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.78

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