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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,073.84, 52,618.86 and 10,114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,073.84, 52,618.86 and 10,114.23 is: 15,173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,073.84 : 52,618.86 = 10,114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,073.84/52,618.86 = 10,114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,073.84x = 52,618.86 × 10,114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,073.84x = 532,199,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,199,252.38/35,073.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,173.68

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