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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,170.46, 52,744.67 and 10,212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,170.46, 52,744.67 and 10,212.24 is: 15,315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,170.46 : 52,744.67 = 10,212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,170.46/52,744.67 = 10,212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,170.46x = 52,744.67 × 10,212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,170.46x = 538,641,177.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,641,177.70/35,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,315.16

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