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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,143.83, 52,718.45 and 10,184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,143.83, 52,718.45 and 10,184.22 is: 15,277.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,143.83 : 52,718.45 = 10,184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,143.83/52,718.45 = 10,184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,143.83x = 52,718.45 × 10,184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,143.83x = 536,896,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,896,241.94/35,143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,277.11

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