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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,147.48, 52,719.68 and 10,186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,147.48, 52,719.68 and 10,186.98 is: 15,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,147.48 : 52,719.68 = 10,186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,147.48/52,719.68 = 10,186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,147.48x = 52,719.68 × 10,186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,147.48x = 537,054,274.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,054,274.83/35,147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,280.02

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