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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,176.14, 52,765.66 and 10,216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,176.14, 52,765.66 and 10,216.18 is: 15,324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,176.14 : 52,765.66 = 10,216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,176.14/52,765.66 = 10,216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,176.14x = 52,765.66 × 10,216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,176.14x = 539,063,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,063,480.38/35,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,324.69

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