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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,083.19, 52,618.41 and 10,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,083.19, 52,618.41 and 10,117.10 is: 15,173.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,083.19 : 52,618.41 = 10,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,083.19/52,618.41 = 10,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,083.19x = 52,618.41 × 10,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,083.19x = 532,345,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,345,452.72/35,083.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,173.81

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