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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.48, 52,768.97 and 10,217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.48, 52,768.97 and 10,217.94 is: 15,327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.48 : 52,768.97 = 10,217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.48/52,768.97 = 10,217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.48x = 52,768.97 × 10,217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.48x = 539,190,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,190,118.23/35,177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.71

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