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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,098.65, 52,640.21 and 10,133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,098.65, 52,640.21 and 10,133.27 is: 15,197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,098.65 : 52,640.21 = 10,133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,098.65/52,640.21 = 10,133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,098.65x = 52,640.21 × 10,133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,098.65x = 533,417,146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,417,146.92/35,098.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,197.66

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