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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.73, 52,723.05 and 10,189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.73, 52,723.05 and 10,189.23 is: 15,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.73 : 52,723.05 = 10,189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.73/52,723.05 = 10,189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.73x = 52,723.05 × 10,189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.73x = 537,207,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,207,282.75/35,149.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,283.40

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