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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,143.07, 52,722.29 and 10,184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,143.07, 52,722.29 and 10,184.13 is: 15,278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,143.07 : 52,722.29 = 10,184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,143.07/52,722.29 = 10,184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,143.07x = 52,722.29 × 10,184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,143.07x = 536,930,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,930,680.72/35,143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.42

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