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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.20, 52,667.90 and 10,151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.20, 52,667.90 and 10,151.69 is: 15,225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.20 : 52,667.90 = 10,151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.20/52,667.90 = 10,151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.20x = 52,667.90 × 10,151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.20x = 534,667,879.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,667,879.65/35,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.24

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