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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.95, 52,669.02 and 10,152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.95, 52,669.02 and 10,152.44 is: 15,226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.95 : 52,669.02 = 10,152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.95/52,669.02 = 10,152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.95x = 52,669.02 × 10,152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.95x = 534,718,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,718,802.06/35,117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.37

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