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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,113.75, 52,662.83 and 10,148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,113.75, 52,662.83 and 10,148.33 is: 15,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,113.75 : 52,662.83 = 10,148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,113.75/52,662.83 = 10,148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,113.75x = 52,662.83 × 10,148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,113.75x = 534,439,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,439,858.49/35,113.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.25

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