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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.14, 52,767.16 and 10,217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.14, 52,767.16 and 10,217.18 is: 15,326.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.14 : 52,767.16 = 10,217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.14/52,767.16 = 10,217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.14x = 52,767.16 × 10,217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.14x = 539,131,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,131,571.81/35,177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.19

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