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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,083.37, 52,618.70 and 10,117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,083.37, 52,618.70 and 10,117.28 is: 15,174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,083.37 : 52,618.70 = 10,117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,083.37/52,618.70 = 10,117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,083.37x = 52,618.70 × 10,117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,083.37x = 532,358,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,358,277.98/35,083.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.09

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