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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.36, 52,718.06 and 10,185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.36, 52,718.06 and 10,185.44 is: 15,278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.36 : 52,718.06 = 10,185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.36/52,718.06 = 10,185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.36x = 52,718.06 × 10,185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.36x = 536,956,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,956,322.53/35,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.16

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