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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,156.56, 52,727.82 and 10,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,156.56, 52,727.82 and 10,190.20 is: 15,283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,156.56 : 52,727.82 = 10,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,156.56/52,727.82 = 10,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,156.56x = 52,727.82 × 10,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,156.56x = 537,307,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,307,031.36/35,156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,283.27

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