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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,146.97, 52,718.93 and 10,186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,146.97, 52,718.93 and 10,186.48 is: 15,279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,146.97 : 52,718.93 = 10,186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,146.97/52,718.93 = 10,186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,146.97x = 52,718.93 × 10,186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,146.97x = 537,020,326.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,020,326.07/35,146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.28

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