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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,176.73, 52,767.84 and 10,217.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,176.73, 52,767.84 and 10,217.19 is: 15,326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,176.73 : 52,767.84 = 10,217.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,176.73/52,767.84 = 10,217.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,176.73x = 52,767.84 × 10,217.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,176.73x = 539,139,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,139,047.17/35,176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.58

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