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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,116.98, 52,667.62 and 10,151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,116.98, 52,667.62 and 10,151.47 is: 15,224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,116.98 : 52,667.62 = 10,151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,116.98/52,667.62 = 10,151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,116.98x = 52,667.62 × 10,151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,116.98x = 534,653,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,653,764.40/35,116.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.94

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