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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,115.98, 52,666.13 and 10,150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,115.98, 52,666.13 and 10,150.47 is: 15,223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,115.98 : 52,666.13 = 10,150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,115.98/52,666.13 = 10,150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,115.98x = 52,666.13 × 10,150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,115.98x = 534,585,921.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,585,921.83/35,115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,223.44

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