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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,146.86, 52,720.31 and 10,186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,146.86, 52,720.31 and 10,186.94 is: 15,280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,146.86 : 52,720.31 = 10,186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,146.86/52,720.31 = 10,186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,146.86x = 52,720.31 × 10,186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,146.86x = 537,058,320.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,058,320.22/35,146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,280.41

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