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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151.17, 52,725.15 and 10,190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151.17, 52,725.15 and 10,190.66 is: 15,285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151.17 : 52,725.15 = 10,190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151.17/52,725.15 = 10,190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151.17x = 52,725.15 × 10,190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151.17x = 537,303,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,303,813.47/35,151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.52

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