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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,114.48, 52,663.87 and 10,148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,114.48, 52,663.87 and 10,148.96 is: 15,221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,114.48 : 52,663.87 = 10,148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,114.48/52,663.87 = 10,148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,114.48x = 52,663.87 × 10,148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,114.48x = 534,483,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,483,654.42/35,114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.18

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