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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,115.24, 52,665.06 and 10,149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,115.24, 52,665.06 and 10,149.84 is: 15,222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,115.24 : 52,665.06 = 10,149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,115.24/52,665.06 = 10,149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,115.24x = 52,665.06 × 10,149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,115.24x = 534,541,932.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,541,932.59/35,115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.51

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