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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,178.59, 52,759.37 and 10,211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,178.59, 52,759.37 and 10,211.85 is: 15,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,178.59 : 52,759.37 = 10,211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,178.59/52,759.37 = 10,211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,178.59x = 52,759.37 × 10,211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,178.59x = 538,770,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,770,721.48/35,178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,315.30

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