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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.70, 52,668.65 and 10,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.70, 52,668.65 and 10,152.19 is: 15,225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.70 : 52,668.65 = 10,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.70/52,668.65 = 10,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.70x = 52,668.65 × 10,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.70x = 534,701,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,701,827.74/35,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.99

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