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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,088.68, 52,628.36 and 10,131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,088.68, 52,628.36 and 10,131.21 is: 15,195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,088.68 : 52,628.36 = 10,131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,088.68/52,628.36 = 10,131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,088.68x = 52,628.36 × 10,131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,088.68x = 533,188,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,188,967.12/35,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.47

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