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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,147.61, 52,721.43 and 10,187.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,147.61, 52,721.43 and 10,187.69 is: 15,281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,147.61 : 52,721.43 = 10,187.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,147.61/52,721.43 = 10,187.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,147.61x = 52,721.43 × 10,187.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,147.61x = 537,109,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,109,321.59/35,147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,281.53

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