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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151.12, 52,718.76 and 10,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151.12, 52,718.76 and 10,191.24 is: 15,284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151.12 : 52,718.76 = 10,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151.12/52,718.76 = 10,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151.12x = 52,718.76 × 10,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151.12x = 537,269,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,269,535.66/35,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,284.56

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