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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.97, 52,717.43 and 10,185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.97, 52,717.43 and 10,185.48 is: 15,277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.97 : 52,717.43 = 10,185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.97/52,717.43 = 10,185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.97x = 52,717.43 × 10,185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.97x = 536,952,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,952,354.38/35,145.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,277.78

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