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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.48, 52,722.68 and 10,188.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.48, 52,722.68 and 10,188.98 is: 15,283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.48 : 52,722.68 = 10,188.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.48/52,722.68 = 10,188.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.48x = 52,722.68 × 10,188.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.48x = 537,190,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,190,281.12/35,149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,283.02

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