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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,111.97, 52,660.24 and 10,146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,111.97, 52,660.24 and 10,146.59 is: 15,217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,111.97 : 52,660.24 = 10,146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,111.97/52,660.24 = 10,146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,111.97x = 52,660.24 × 10,146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,111.97x = 534,321,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,321,864.58/35,111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.66

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