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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,178.48, 52,770.47 and 10,218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,178.48, 52,770.47 and 10,218.94 is: 15,329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,178.48 : 52,770.47 = 10,218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,178.48/52,770.47 = 10,218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,178.48x = 52,770.47 × 10,218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,178.48x = 539,258,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,258,266.70/35,178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.21

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