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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,176.38, 52,773.90 and 10,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,176.38, 52,773.90 and 10,218.76 is: 15,330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,176.38 : 52,773.90 = 10,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,176.38/52,773.90 = 10,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,176.38x = 52,773.90 × 10,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,176.38x = 539,283,818.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,283,818.36/35,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,330.85

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